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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. What side of Siula Grande do Joe and Simon have the ambition to conquer?
(a) The West Face.
(b) The South Face.
(c) The North Face.
(d) The East Face.

2. When Simon reaches base camp, what is the first thing he says to Richard?
(a) 'There was nothing I could do.'
(b) 'He fell.'
(c) 'Joe's dead.'
(d) 'You look terrible!'

3. When the rope suddenly pulls on Simon with great force, what situation is Joe in that Simon cannot see?
(a) Joe has gone over the edge of an ice wall.
(b) Joe has fallen into a crevasse.
(c) Joe has gone unconscious.
(d) Joe has given up.

4. How does Joe describe Simon's eyes?
(a) Blue and laughing.
(b) Bright green.
(c) Steel blue.
(d) Brown and mad.

5. What animals do the climbers use to transport their gear to base camp?
(a) Mules.
(b) Donkeys.
(c) Yaks.
(d) Llamas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are Simon's fingertips turning black?

3. How are Joe and Ian rescued?

4. A hundredweight of icicles falls on Joe's head. How much is this?

5. How does Joe resolve to die?

(see the answer key)

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