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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Final Choice.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. On their first night on Siula Grande, what do Joe and Simon sleep in?
(a) A man-made cave.
(b) A tent.
(c) A pigsty.
(d) A natural cave.

3. What is a patina?
(a) A Peruvian flatbread that Gloria cooks for Richard.
(b) A type of mountaineering skate used to descend slopes.
(c) A thin layer that appears slowly over time.
(d) The ceiling of a snow cave.

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

5. At the end of "The Final Choice", how does Simon feel?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Watched.
(c) Like he has broken his leg.
(d) Thirsty and lonely.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is a Karrimat?

5. When Joe sees Simon's frostbitten fingers, why does he feel anxious?

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