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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. As he lowers himself deeper into the crevasse, what does Joe stare at?
(a) The opening.
(b) The blackness.
(c) The ice screw.
(d) His feet.

2. What do the climbers use to help them see at night?
(a) Starlight.
(b) LCD screens.
(c) Flashlights.
(d) Head torches.

3. Who narrates the chapter "Silent Witness"?
(a) Simon.
(b) Joe.
(c) The editor.
(d) Richard.

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

5. What name does Joe shout over and over in the crevasse?
(a) Simon.
(b) Ramona.
(c) Richard.
(d) Jesus.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the chapter "On the Edge", Joe notes what about the day?

2. After he emerges from the crevasse, what obstacle next lies in his path?

3. What animals do the climbers use to transport their gear to base camp?

4. What do the climbers run out of in the chapter "On the Edge"?

5. When he finds a way out, what does Joe say he has that he didn't have before?

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