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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Joe first looks at his knee after his fall, how does he describe it?
(a) As a "zigzag".
(b) As "kinked".
(c) As "cockeyed".
(d) As "bloody stuffed".

2. What do Norma and Gloria sell to Richard and Joe?
(a) Two Donkeys.
(b) Homemade cheese.
(c) Muslin bags.
(d) Goat's milk.

3. When Joe and Simon move together, Joe moves only when...
(a) Simon gives him the signal.
(b) The whiteout is over.
(c) He can see Simon.
(d) The rope moves.

4. Joe is thrilled at the prospect of achieving what?
(a) A solo climb.
(b) A base jump.
(c) His father's dream.
(d) A first ascent.

5. How does Joe try to gauge their height on the mountain?
(a) By checking his wristwatch altimiter.
(b) By checking the map.
(c) By checking his GPS.
(d) By looking at nearby peaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Joe describe Simon's eyes?

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

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

4. While Joe struggles to dig a snow cave, Simon struggles to do what?

5. When referring to their experience on the ridge, Simon tells Joe that he is...

(see the answer key)

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