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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Joe and Simon move together, Joe moves only when...
(a) He can see Simon.
(b) The rope moves.
(c) The whiteout is over.
(d) Simon gives him the signal.

2. When Joe sees Simon's frostbitten fingers, why does he feel anxious?
(a) He is worried about Simon's climbing future.
(b) He gets queasy about frostbite.
(c) He is worried about Simon's health.
(d) He is worried that Simon won't be able to lower him down the mountain.

3. What do the climbers run out of in the chapter "On the Edge"?
(a) Worry.
(b) Food.
(c) Gas.
(d) Snow for melting into water.

4. After he falls into the crevasse, what does Joe see through the hole far above?
(a) Sunlight.
(b) Simon's body.
(c) Clouds.
(d) Stars.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe land on when he falls into the crevasse?

2. What is a patina?

3. When Joe falls into the crevasse, what is the first thing he does when he realizes he is alive?

4. What is a bergschrund?

5. What method of movement does Joe first try when he is out of the crevasse?

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