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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 collapses under Simon's feet?
(a) A snow ridge.
(b) An ice bridge.
(c) A crevice.
(d) The summit.

2. How does Joe compare his fitness with Simon's?
(a) Joe is more fit than Simon.
(b) Simon is more fit than Joe.
(c) Joe and Simon are both out of shape.
(d) Joe and Simon are equally matched.

3. When Joe first looks at his knee after his fall, how does he describe it?
(a) As a "zigzag".
(b) As "bloody stuffed".
(c) As "cockeyed".
(d) As "kinked".

4. How does Simon cut the rope?
(a) He saws at the rope with a knife for one hour.
(b) He cuts it with a set of climber's rope-shears.
(c) He uses a sharp rock.
(d) He touches a knife to it.

5. What is the elevation of Siula Grande?
(a) 29,000 feet.
(b) 21,000 metres.
(c) 21,000 feet.
(d) 4,500 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Joe says that what is infectious?

2. Why does Joe decide to descend deeper into the crevasse?

3. Why does Simon cut the rope?

4. What is directly under Joe when he hangs in front of the ice wall?

5. What does Joe assume Simon will do when he finds out that he has broken his leg?

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