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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. 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.

2. What does Joe do while he is waiting for Simon between lowerings?
(a) He reties the knot between the ropes.
(b) He digs a bucket seat in the snow for Simon.
(c) He traverses the slope to get out of Simon's way.
(d) He screams at Simon to slow down.

3. When Joe encounters Simon's footprints, he describes them as sinuous. What does this mean?
(a) As if he had been running.
(b) Equally spaced.
(c) Meandering.
(d) Reckless.

4. What is a Karrimat?
(a) A belay seat.
(b) A sleeping mat.
(c) A sleeping bag.
(d) A karabiner mat.

5. What becomes Joe's obsession in the moraines?
(a) The smell of urine.
(b) Rocks.
(c) Water.
(d) Footprints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What description does Joe lend to the sounds of icicles breaking away?

2. How does Joe resolve to die?

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

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

5. When Simon reaches base camp, what is the first thing he says to Richard?

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