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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Land Without Pity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After lowering Joe down, what is Simon's signal that Joe needs to take his weight off the rope?
(a) Giving slack to the rope.
(b) Three flashes of his head torch.
(c) Three tugs on the rope.
(d) Three arm waves.

2. Joe reaches an open void while abseiling deep into the crevasse, and he struggles to continue. He compares the sensation to which experience?
(a) Standing in the doorway of a plane, wearing a parachute.
(b) Standing on a diving board and staring into the pool.
(c) Riding a bike for the first time.
(d) The moment before saying "yes" in a marriage ceremony.

3. What is directly under Joe when he hangs in front of the ice wall?
(a) A summit.
(b) A moraine.
(c) A snow ribbon.
(d) A crevasse.

4. While crawling through the crevasse section of the glacier, what does Joe frequently do?
(a) He digs bucket seats.
(b) He bleats out obscenities.
(c) He vomits.
(d) He stands up to check the progress of his route.

5. What method of movement does Joe first try when he is out of the crevasse?
(a) Nordic-walking.
(b) Tobogganing.
(c) Hopping.
(d) Spindrifting.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How far does Simon lower Joe each time before he descends himself?

3. How long is one length of climbing rope?

4. As Simon lowers Joe down the mountain, how is Joe facing?

5. What is blue ice?

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