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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. To what does Joe compare the figures in the ice?
(a) Answers #1, #2, and #3.
(b) Carvings inside a Hindu Temple.
(c) A Renaissance painting in the Sistine Chapel.
(d) Paintings by Titian of grossly fat nudes.

2. After he falls into the crevasse, what does Joe see through the hole far above?
(a) Sunlight.
(b) Simon's body.
(c) Stars.
(d) Clouds.

3. As Simon lowers Joe, what causes the most pain?
(a) The friction on his knee.
(b) The ice axes hitting his knee.
(c) His crampons snagging the ice and snow.
(d) The cold.

4. What is the first thing Simon says to Joe after Joe tells him about the broken leg?
(a) 'I'll abseil down to you.'
(b) 'Are you sure it's broken?'
(c) 'Are you okay?'
(d) 'What happened?'

5. What name does Joe shout over and over in the crevasse?
(a) Ramona.
(b) Simon.
(c) Jesus.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. When reaching the "floor" of the crevasse, Joe determines his depth to be...

2. What does Joe see that makes him certain that he is going to get out of the crevasse?

3. After coming to the conclusion that Joe is dead, Simon is determined to do what?

4. Who narrates the chapter "Silent Witness"?

5. When Joe follows Simon, he is careful to do what?

(see the answer key)

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