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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. After Bomb Alley, what is Joe's next objective?
(a) Base camp.
(b) The lower lake.
(c) The riverbed.
(d) The upper lake.

2. Joe says that what is infectious?
(a) Joe's knee.
(b) Simon's confidence.
(c) Simon's fingers.
(d) Joe's anger.

3. What does Simon insist that Joe not do on this trip?
(a) Smoke marijuana.
(b) Smoke cigarettes.
(c) Snore.
(d) Drink beer.

4. What do Richard and Simon spend a considerable amount of time searching for, but never find?
(a) Joe's money.
(b) Simon's passport.
(c) Simon's money.
(d) The map.

5. What does Joe shout at the lake?
(a) "Four o'clock and all's well."
(b) "SIIIMMMOONNNN!"
(c) "Help me!"
(d) "Don't be a fool. Two hours' light left."

Short Answer Questions

1. In Bomb Alley, Joe sees the footprints of Simon and Richard. What does he think this means?

2. While abseiling deeper into the crevasse, Joe is certain of two things. What are they?

3. The human figures Joe sees in the broken ice of a cliff are in "bas-relief". What does this mean?

4. What part of the body does a gaiter cover?

5. As Simon lowers Joe, what causes the most pain?

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