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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. After lowering Joe down, what is Simon's signal that Joe needs to take his weight off the rope?
(a) Three flashes of his head torch.
(b) Three arm waves.
(c) Three tugs on the rope.
(d) Giving slack to the rope.

4. When Joe falls and lands on the slope at the base of the cliff, what happens?
(a) His right lower leg bone is forced through the knee joint.
(b) He breaks his left leg.
(c) He ruptures his left knee.
(d) He rips Simon off the mountain.

5. Which practice route does Al Rouse understate as 'a ridge of some difficulty'?
(a) Rosario Norte.
(b) The South Ridge of Seria Norte.
(c) The South Ridge of Cerro Yantauri.
(d) Cerro Serapo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe do to stifle the nausea caused by the pain?

2. What does Joe assume Simon will do when he finds out that he has broken his leg?

3. How do Peruvian flutings contrast to European flutings?

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

5. Where does Richard sleep on the way up to base camp?

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