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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through In the Far Distance.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At what altitude does Joe realize that both he and Simon have set a personal altitude record?
(a) 21,000 feet.
(b) 29,000 feet.
(c) 15,000 feet.
(d) 18,000 feet.

3. What is Joe doing in the opening scene?
(a) Climbing.
(b) Snoring.
(c) Lying in his sleeping bag.
(d) Drinking tea.

4. How does the weather look when Joe and Simon start up Siula Grande?
(a) Perfect.
(b) Blustery.
(c) Foggy.
(d) Dreadful.

5. How does Joe resolve to die?
(a) Slowly and painlessly by hypothermia.
(b) By jumping into the void.
(c) Suddenly, unexpectedly, and in the course of finding a way out.
(d) In his sleep.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the opening scene of the chapter "Shadows in the Ice", Joe is convinced that he and his partner are going to die. What does Joe hope?

3. What does Joe mean by a "tortured" cornice?

4. Joe is thrilled at the prospect of achieving what?

5. What is the first thing Simon says to Joe after Joe tells him about the broken leg?

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