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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Storm at the Summit.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How do Peruvian flutings contrast to European flutings?
(a) They are made of snow.
(b) They are difficult to see.
(c) They appear to defy gravity.
(d) They are made of yellow rock.

3. On their first night on Siula Grande, what do Joe and Simon sleep in?
(a) A tent.
(b) A natural cave.
(c) A man-made cave.
(d) A pigsty.

4. What do the climbers call their melted-snow drinks?
(a) Shots.
(b) Meltwaters.
(c) Petrols.
(d) Brews.

5. What do Norma and Gloria sell to Richard and Joe?
(a) Muslin bags.
(b) Two Donkeys.
(c) Goat's milk.
(d) Homemade cheese.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the rock that Joe and Ian climb?

2. Simon tells Joe that he is knackered. What does this mean?

3. What does Joe mean by a "tortured" cornice?

4. What is a sticht plate?

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

(see the answer key)

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