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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mind Games.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the opening scene of the chapter "Shadows in the Ice", Joe is convinced that he and his partner are going to die. What does Joe hope?
(a) That someone will know they made it to the summit of Siula Grande by the West Face.
(b) That he hits the water at the bottom of the crevasse.
(c) That he remembered to give his parents' phone number to Richard.
(d) That Simon has a quick death.

2. What name does Joe shout over and over in the crevasse?
(a) Jesus.
(b) Ramona.
(c) Richard.
(d) Simon.

3. Why are Simon's fingertips turning black?
(a) They are stained from the rope.
(b) They are becoming frostbitten.
(c) They are bruised.
(d) They are infected.

4. When Joe and Simon move together along the ridge, how far behind Simon does Joe follow?
(a) One car-length.
(b) A full rope-length.
(c) Within earshot.
(d) 150 yards.

5. Why does Joe decide to descend deeper into the crevasse?
(a) He sees some light at the bottom of the crevasse.
(b) Because that is in the worst-case-scenario climber's manual.
(c) He knows there is a way out.
(d) He cannot bear another night on the ice bridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joe sees Simon's frostbitten fingers, why does he feel anxious?

2. After he falls into the crevasse, what does Joe see through the hole far above?

3. When Joe follows Simon, he is careful to do what?

4. Besides the commands of the voice, what does Joe rely on to keep him going?

5. Who witnesses two climbers in Europe fall to their deaths the year before?

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