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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Mount Kilimanjaro?
(a) Siberia.
(b) South America.
(c) Indonesia.
(d) Africa.

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

3. What is one thing Beck liked about Peach?
(a) Her determination to suceed even though she did not excel academically.
(b) Her adventurous nature.
(c) How sensitive she was to others.
(d) Her need to have him around.

4. What does Peach say Beck's obsession with climbing was doing?
(a) Making them poor.
(b) Making him unhappy.
(c) Breaking up their family.
(d) Giving him a way to get out of his depression.

5. With whom do the climbers meet up when climbing down the mountain?
(a) A group that included Beck's brother.
(b) A helicopter headed to get Yasuko.
(c) A medical doctor who saves Beck's life.
(d) The IMAX film team.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much was Beck's cost for the Kilimanjaro climb?

2. What did Beck look forward to seeing on his climb of Mount Elbrus?

3. Where was Beck born?

4. Where did Beck spend his early years?

5. What was Beck proud to overcome?

(see the answer key)

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