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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before recounting the Mont Blanc incident, Joe determines that Simon...
(a) Is suffering from altitude sickness.
(b) Is indeed frostbitten.
(c) Is going to leave without him.
(d) Has broken his leg.

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

3. When Joe follows Simon, he is careful to do what?
(a) Not lose sight of Simon.
(b) Follow Simon's footsteps exactly.
(c) Avoid Simon's footsteps entirely.
(d) Keep Richard informed of their progress.

4. What does Joe land on when he falls into the crevasse?
(a) A snow hole.
(b) A cornice.
(c) An ice bridge.
(d) The bottom of the crevasse.

5. When Joe pulls on the rope in the crevasse, what happens?
(a) Simon yells.
(b) The rope comes taught from the weight of Simon's body.
(c) The rope slides freely into the crevasse.
(d) The rope breaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. A character in the book recounts an incident where one climber is dragged off a cliff while roped to his partner. What nationality are these climbers?

2. What does Joe do to find out if Simon has fallen to his death?

3. On what route do two climbers witness the deaths of two other climbers?

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

5. On what mountain range do two climbers witness the deaths of two other climbers?

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