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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 Simon believe causes the loss of Joe?
(a) The very means by which they tried to rescue themselves.
(b) His stupidity.
(c) The fact that they were on the wrong side of the mountain.
(d) The weather.

2. On their first night on Siula Grande, what do Joe and Simon sleep in?
(a) A tent.
(b) A pigsty.
(c) A man-made cave.
(d) A natural cave.

3. At the end of "The Final Choice", how does Simon feel?
(a) Watched.
(b) Thirsty and lonely.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Like he has broken his leg.

4. What do the climbers call their melted-snow drinks?
(a) Shots.
(b) Petrols.
(c) Meltwaters.
(d) Brews.

5. Why does Simon cut the rope?
(a) He is about to be pulled over a cliff by Joe's weight.
(b) He is sick of the rescue attempt.
(c) He thinks the rope is going to break anyway.
(d) He can't think clearly because of altitude delirium.

Short Answer Questions

1. When thinking about being left on the mountain, Joe feels himself "teetering on the edge of..."

2. What do the climbers use to help them see at night?

3. While Simon is lowering Joe, Joe swears a lot, mostly at...

4. What is a couloir?

5. Simon feels as if the whole struggle up until he cuts the rope is the deliberate scheme of whom?

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