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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals do the climbers use to transport their gear to base camp?
(a) Yaks.
(b) Mules.
(c) Llamas.
(d) Donkeys.

2. How are Joe and Ian rescued?
(a) By Japanese climbers.
(b) By Simon.
(c) By rescue helicopter.
(d) By donkey.

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

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

5. What is Joe doing in the opening scene?
(a) Drinking tea.
(b) Climbing.
(c) Lying in his sleeping bag.
(d) Snoring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What side of Siula Grande do Joe and Simon have the ambition to conquer?

2. What part of the body does a gaiter cover?

3. What is another word for "abseil"?

4. What do the climbers use to help them see at night?

5. What does Joe say about bivouac sites?

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