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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did Beck's team make High Camp on the South Col?
(a) Early afternoon.
(b) Late in the night.
(c) Mid-day.
(d) Late afternoon on schedule.

2. What happened to Beck at about 14,000 feet on Cartenza Pyramid?
(a) He fell unconscious from oxygen deprivation.
(b) He broke his foot.
(c) His vision shifted.
(d) He fell ill with altitude sickness.

3. With whom did Beck learn about mountaineering?
(a) Dan.
(b) Harold.
(c) Ken.
(d) Bud.

4. What was unusual about the conversation with Beck on Monday from Peach's point of view?
(a) Beck wanted to talk with his family.
(b) Beck asked about her feelings.
(c) Nothing was unusual.
(d) Beck seemed so well.

5. What did Peach feel about her nickname later in her marriage?
(a) It kept her feeling connected to her home roots.
(b) It was a part of losing her own identity.
(c) It made Beck happy.
(d) It made her feel as though no one took her seriously.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Beck almost suffocated in his tent?

2. Who fell to his death in Beck's party?

3. What is Peach's real name?

4. How did Peach's father die?

5. With what was Aconcagua rife?

(see the answer key)

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