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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Joe compare his fitness with Simon's?
(a) Joe and Simon are equally matched.
(b) Joe and Simon are both out of shape.
(c) Simon is more fit than Joe.
(d) Joe is more fit than Simon.

2. At what altitude does Joe realize that both he and Simon have set a personal altitude record?
(a) 29,000 feet.
(b) 15,000 feet.
(c) 21,000 feet.
(d) 18,000 feet.

3. How does the weather look when Joe and Simon start up Siula Grande?
(a) Dreadful.
(b) Foggy.
(c) Perfect.
(d) Blustery.

4. Joe is thrilled at the prospect of achieving what?
(a) A base jump.
(b) A first ascent.
(c) A solo climb.
(d) His father's dream.

5. What is a couloir?
(a) A snow formation.
(b) A gully.
(c) A wall.
(d) A species of colombine.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joe says to Simon, 'We should top out today' (p41), what does he mean?

2. What does Simon insist that Joe not do on this trip?

3. What is verglas?

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

5. Before recounting the Mont Blanc incident, Joe determines that Simon...

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