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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tears in the Night, Prologue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Joe doing in the opening scene?
(a) Snoring.
(b) Lying in his sleeping bag.
(c) Drinking tea.
(d) Climbing.

2. After 12 hours in the crevasse, Joe finally escapes. Although briefly mentioned in the chapter "In the Far Distance", a new character is now officially introduced. Who is it?
(a) Alecia.
(b) The soaring condor.
(c) The voice.
(d) Paddington.

3. What object does Joe have trouble with in the beginning of the story?
(a) The petrol stove.
(b) His crampons.
(c) His rucksack.
(d) His tent.

4. How far from the nearest village do Joe, Simon, and Richard pitch base camp?
(a) 5 miles of glacier.
(b) 56 miles of rough walking.
(c) 28 miles of rough walking.
(d) 28 miles of easy walking.

5. Who does Simon get extremely angry at during his last full day at base camp?
(a) The voice.
(b) Spinoza.
(c) Gloria and Norma.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joe land on when he falls into the crevasse?

2. What name does Joe shout over and over in the crevasse?

3. How does Joe try to gauge their height on the mountain?

4. What does Joe 'howl into the darkness' (p186)?

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

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