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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The morning after Simon cut the rope, he descends down the mountain. What does Simon believe to be Joe's fate?
(a) He has died.
(b) He has gone insane.
(c) He is alive.
(d) He has fallen into a crevasse.

2. What device does Joe wish they had in their possession as they descend from the summit of Siula Grande?
(a) A GPS.
(b) A satellite phone.
(c) A flare gun.
(d) A compass.

3. What does Joe mean by a "tortured" cornice?
(a) Abused.
(b) Twisted and distorted.
(c) Ugly.
(d) Pummeled by snow and wind.

4. What do the climbers use to help them see at night?
(a) Head torches.
(b) LCD screens.
(c) Starlight.
(d) Flashlights.

5. What does Joe try to use to climb up the rope?
(a) A Prussik knot.
(b) A sticht plate.
(c) A karabiner.
(d) A "Friend".

Short Answer Questions

1. Joe says that what is infectious?

2. How does Simon view the climb after determining that Joe has died?

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

4. What description does Joe lend to the sounds of icicles breaking away?

5. When the rope suddenly pulls on Simon with great force, what situation is Joe in that Simon cannot see?

(see the answer key)

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