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

2. At the beginning of the chapter "On the Edge", on which side of Siula Grande are Joe and Simon descending?
(a) The North Face.
(b) The East Face.
(c) The South Face.
(d) The West Face.

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

4. What does Joe say about bivouac sites?
(a) They are cold.
(b) They are convenient.
(c) They are hidden.
(d) He usually dislikes them.

5. What device does Joe wish they had in their possession as they descend from the summit of Siula Grande?
(a) A GPS.
(b) A flare gun.
(c) A satellite phone.
(d) A compass.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joe falls and lands on the slope at the base of the cliff, what happens?

2. While Simon is lowering Joe, Joe swears a lot, mostly at...

3. What does Joe do to stifle the nausea caused by the pain?

4. Where do Joe and Simon first meet Richard?

5. When Joe knocks down a row of large icicles, he curses the pain of a...

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