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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On the Edge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is spindrift?
(a) Drifts that are spun like meringue.
(b) Snow drifting down in a dead calm.
(c) Powder snow swept up by the wind.
(d) Snow-tornadoes.

2. Where do Joe and Simon first meet Richard?
(a) On the beach.
(b) In a hotel in Lima.
(c) On the mountain.
(d) In Zaire.

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

4. What does Simon insist that Joe not do on this trip?
(a) Snore.
(b) Smoke cigarettes.
(c) Drink beer.
(d) Smoke marijuana.

5. What is a sticht plate?
(a) A belay device.
(b) A camming device.
(c) A high-altitude breathing apparatus.
(d) A cooking utensil.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of the chapter "On the Edge", on which side of Siula Grande are Joe and Simon descending?

2. On their first night on Siula Grande, what do Joe and Simon sleep in?

3. What is blue ice?

4. What does Joe mean by a "tortured" cornice?

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

(see the answer key)

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