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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Land Without Pity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A hundredweight of icicles falls on Joe's head. How much is this?
(a) 100 kilograms.
(b) 100 grams.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) About 100 icicles.

2. After lowering Joe down, what is Simon's signal that Joe needs to take his weight off the rope?
(a) Three flashes of his head torch.
(b) Giving slack to the rope.
(c) Three arm waves.
(d) Three tugs on the rope.

3. While Simon is lowering Joe, Joe swears a lot, mostly at...
(a) The snow.
(b) The cold.
(c) Simon.
(d) His crampons.

4. In the opening scene, what is Richard's tent covered with?
(a) Snow.
(b) Mud.
(c) Ice.
(d) Hoar frost.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe try to use to climb up the rope?

2. What does Joe say about bivouac sites?

3. What do the climbers call their melted-snow drinks?

4. What is another word for "abseil"?

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

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