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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Joe Simpson and Ian Whittaker doing when the ground breaks out from underneath them?
(a) Belaying.
(b) Digging a snow hole.
(c) Getting ready to sleep.
(d) Abseiling.

2. Who is the narrator when italic print is used in the book?
(a) The editor.
(b) Joe.
(c) Simon.
(d) Richard.

3. What does Joe assume Simon will do when he finds out that he has broken his leg?
(a) Simon will flip out.
(b) Simon will help him.
(c) Simon will stay and die with him.
(d) Simon will leave him.

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

5. What is the elevation of Siula Grande?
(a) 4,500 feet.
(b) 21,000 feet.
(c) 29,000 feet.
(d) 21,000 metres.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a sticht plate?

2. What is the first thing that Simon says to Joe in the chapter "Tempting Fate"?

3. Joe recalls an incident with climber Ian Whittaker in which country?

4. What do Norma and Gloria sell to Richard and Joe?

5. At what altitude does Joe realize that both he and Simon have set a personal altitude record?

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