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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. Joe notes that some of the icicles are as thick as...
(a) A man's arm.
(b) A family bible.
(c) A glacier.
(d) An ice weep.

2. What do the climbers use to help them see at night?
(a) Starlight.
(b) Flashlights.
(c) LCD screens.
(d) Head torches.

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

4. When Joe says to Simon, 'We should top out today' (p41), what does he mean?
(a) We should reach the summit.
(b) We should beat our altitude record.
(c) We should drink the maximum amount of fluids.
(d) We should consume the maximum amount of calories.

5. What is a "Friend"?
(a) A belay device.
(b) Climbing gear.
(c) A hydration bag with a tube for drinking.
(d) A sleeping mat.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What do the climbers call their melted-snow drinks?

5. How does Joe compare his fitness with Simon's?

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