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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tempting Fate.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the elevation of Siula Grande?
(a) 4,500 feet.
(b) 21,000 feet.
(c) 29,000 feet.
(d) 21,000 metres.

3. What is the first thing that Simon says to Joe in the chapter "Tempting Fate"?
(a) "My fingers have never been this bad."
(b) "I'll go first, shall I?"
(c) "It's freezing cold!"
(d) "This is it!"

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joe describe Simon's eyes?

2. Who is the first character mentioned by the author?

3. What is Joe doing in the opening scene?

4. In the opening scene, what is Richard's tent covered with?

5. How does the weather look when Joe and Simon start up Siula Grande?

(see the answer key)

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