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

2. Where does Richard sleep on the way up to base camp?
(a) In his tent.
(b) In a hammock.
(c) In a pigsty.
(d) In a snow cave.

3. What is a sticht plate?
(a) A camming device.
(b) A belay device.
(c) A high-altitude breathing apparatus.
(d) A cooking utensil.

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

5. What is a Karrimat?
(a) A belay seat.
(b) A sleeping bag.
(c) A karabiner mat.
(d) A sleeping mat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first character mentioned by the author?

2. What does Joe say about bivouac sites?

3. What is a "Friend"?

4. Joe notes that some of the icicles are as thick as...

5. In his climbing rhythm, Joe says to look at what?

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