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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. In his climbing rhythm, Joe says to look at what?
(a) Your watch.
(b) Your feet.
(c) The ice.
(d) The ice axe.

3. What are Joe Simpson and Ian Whittaker doing when the ground breaks out from underneath them?
(a) Abseiling.
(b) Getting ready to sleep.
(c) Digging a snow hole.
(d) Belaying.

4. When Joe says to Simon, 'We should top out today' (p41), what does he mean?
(a) We should drink the maximum amount of fluids.
(b) We should beat our altitude record.
(c) We should reach the summit.
(d) We should consume the maximum amount of calories.

5. After his accident with Ian, Joe regains his desire to climb, except for the dread of what?
(a) Freezing.
(b) Falling.
(c) Bivouacs.
(d) Shredded ropes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joe and Simon move together, Joe moves only when...

2. What device does Joe wish they had in their possession as they descend from the summit of Siula Grande?

3. What is a sticht plate?

4. What object does Joe have trouble with in the beginning of the story?

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

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