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

2. How long is one length of climbing rope?
(a) 150 feet.
(b) 150 metres.
(c) A hundredweight.
(d) 300 feet.

3. What side of Siula Grande do Joe and Simon have the ambition to conquer?
(a) The East Face.
(b) The West Face.
(c) The South Face.
(d) The North Face.

4. What does Joe mean by a "tortured" cornice?
(a) Pummeled by snow and wind.
(b) Abused.
(c) Twisted and distorted.
(d) Ugly.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do Joe and Simon first meet Richard?

3. A hundredweight of icicles falls on Joe's head. How much is this?

4. What is Joe doing in the opening scene?

5. On their first night on Siula Grande, what do Joe and Simon sleep in?

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