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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. While Joe ponders the notion of being left, the rope goes slack. What does this mean?
(a) That the rope has been cut.
(b) That Simon is leaving.
(c) That Simon is descending towards Joe.
(d) That Simon is falling.

2. When reaching the "floor" of the crevasse, Joe determines his depth to be...
(a) About 100 feet.
(b) About 150 feet.
(c) Below sea level.
(d) About 50 feet.

3. As Simon lowers Joe down the mountain, how is Joe facing?
(a) Face up, head first.
(b) Face up, feet first.
(c) Face down, feet first.
(d) Face down, head first.

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

5. After his accident with Ian, Joe regains his desire to climb, except for the dread of what?
(a) Freezing.
(b) Shredded ropes.
(c) Falling.
(d) Bivouacs.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are Simon's fingertips turning black?

3. After he falls into the crevasse, what does Joe see through the hole far above?

4. How does Joe resolve to die?

5. After coming to the conclusion that Joe is dead, Simon is determined to do what?

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