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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Beck get out of his sleeping bag?
(a) Two medical doctors arrive and take him out.
(b) The winds from the storm.
(c) He is unable to get out of his sleeping bag.
(d) He gets out in order to get more food.

2. What did Beck's father do?
(a) An architect.
(b) An aviator.
(c) A physician.
(d) A writer.

3. What did Beck say he enjoyed about climbing?
(a) The terror.
(b) The sights.
(c) The tranquility.
(d) The time away from home.

4. What did Beck forget to do for their wedding night?
(a) Reserve a taxi.
(b) Bring the airline tickets.
(c) Bring the ring.
(d) Reserve a room.

5. Who led the group in the helicopter that Beck rode to Cartensz Pyramid?
(a) Rob Hall.
(b) No one.
(c) Jon Krakauer.
(d) An unknown Bulgarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Beck proud to overcome?

2. What time does the narration flash back to in Chapter 11?

3. What side of Everest was Beck's group planning to climb?

4. Who is Madan?

5. What did Peach and the family think of Beck when he came home from a climb?

(see the answer key)

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