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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Silent Witness.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joe do while he is waiting for Simon between lowerings?
(a) He digs a bucket seat in the snow for Simon.
(b) He screams at Simon to slow down.
(c) He reties the knot between the ropes.
(d) He traverses the slope to get out of Simon's way.

2. What is the first thing Simon says to Joe after Joe tells him about the broken leg?
(a) 'What happened?'
(b) 'Are you sure it's broken?'
(c) 'I'll abseil down to you.'
(d) 'Are you okay?'

3. As Simon lowers Joe down the mountain, how is Joe facing?
(a) Face up, head first.
(b) Face down, feet first.
(c) Face down, head first.
(d) Face up, feet first.

4. What does Joe assume Simon will do when he finds out that he has broken his leg?
(a) Simon will stay and die with him.
(b) Simon will help him.
(c) Simon will flip out.
(d) Simon will leave him.

5. What do Joe and Simon climb at the beginning of the ascent on Siula Grande?
(a) An ice wall.
(b) A buttress.
(c) A granite spire.
(d) A fluting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are Joe and Ian rescued?

2. Joe is thrilled at the prospect of achieving what?

3. When Joe falls and lands on the slope at the base of the cliff, what happens?

4. What collapses under Simon's feet?

5. What is blue ice?

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