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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 is a couloir?
(a) A wall.
(b) A species of colombine.
(c) A snow formation.
(d) A gully.

2. What do Joe and Simon climb at the beginning of the ascent on Siula Grande?
(a) A granite spire.
(b) An ice wall.
(c) A fluting.
(d) A buttress.

3. How long do Joe and Simon expect to be gone on their climb of Siula Grande?
(a) One week.
(b) Two Days.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) Five Days.

4. A hundredweight of icicles falls on Joe's head. How much is this?
(a) About 100 icicles.
(b) 100 grams.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) 100 kilograms.

5. At what altitude does Joe realize that both he and Simon have set a personal altitude record?
(a) 21,000 feet.
(b) 29,000 feet.
(c) 18,000 feet.
(d) 15,000 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Joe is thrilled at the prospect of achieving what?

2. What is a Karrimat?

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

4. How are Joe and Ian rescued?

5. What device does Joe wish they had in their possession as they descend from the summit of Siula Grande?

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