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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the climbers use to help them see at night?
(a) Head torches.
(b) Starlight.
(c) Flashlights.
(d) LCD screens.

2. Before recounting the Mont Blanc incident, Joe determines that Simon...
(a) Is indeed frostbitten.
(b) Is going to leave without him.
(c) Has broken his leg.
(d) Is suffering from altitude sickness.

3. When Joe says to Simon, 'We should top out today' (p41), what does he mean?
(a) We should consume the maximum amount of calories.
(b) We should reach the summit.
(c) We should drink the maximum amount of fluids.
(d) We should beat our altitude record.

4. Joe says that what is infectious?
(a) Simon's fingers.
(b) Joe's anger.
(c) Joe's knee.
(d) Simon's confidence.

5. A hundredweight of icicles falls on Joe's head. How much is this?
(a) 100 kilograms.
(b) 100 grams.
(c) About 100 icicles.
(d) 100 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "Friend"?

2. When Joe follows Simon, he is careful to do what?

3. What is a Karrimat?

4. What is Joe doing in the opening scene?

5. In his climbing rhythm, Joe says to look at what?

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