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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Disaster.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Joe struggles to dig a snow cave, Simon struggles to do what?
(a) To repair his head torch with his bare fingers.
(b) To thaw out his fingers.
(c) To dig his own snow cave.
(d) To repair his sticht plate with his bare fingers.

2. What does Joe do to stifle the nausea caused by the pain?
(a) He bends his right knee.
(b) He induces vomiting.
(c) He pushes his face into the snow.
(d) He holds his breath.

3. What is Joe attempting to do when he falls and injures himself?
(a) He is attempting to look over the edge of a cornice.
(b) He is attempting to reverse-climb a small cliff.
(c) He is attempting to slide down a scree slope.
(d) He is attempting to jump a crevasse.

4. What does Simon insist that Joe not do on this trip?
(a) Snore.
(b) Smoke cigarettes.
(c) Smoke marijuana.
(d) Drink beer.

5. How many practice climbs do Joe and Simon complete in order to acclimatize?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After his accident with Ian, Joe regains his desire to climb, except for the dread of what?

3. What is a pitch?

4. While Joe ponders the notion of being left, the rope goes slack. What does this mean?

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

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