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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. In his climbing rhythm, Joe says to look at what?
(a) Your watch.
(b) The ice.
(c) Your feet.
(d) The ice axe.

2. When the rope suddenly pulls on Simon with great force, what situation is Joe in that Simon cannot see?
(a) Joe has gone unconscious.
(b) Joe has fallen into a crevasse.
(c) Joe has gone over the edge of an ice wall.
(d) Joe has given up.

3. When Joe follows Simon, he is careful to do what?
(a) Keep Richard informed of their progress.
(b) Follow Simon's footsteps exactly.
(c) Not lose sight of Simon.
(d) Avoid Simon's footsteps entirely.

4. When Joe says to Simon, 'We should top out today' (p41), what does he mean?
(a) We should consume the maximum amount of calories.
(b) We should drink the maximum amount of fluids.
(c) We should beat our altitude record.
(d) We should reach the summit.

5. Who is the Oscar-winning director who makes the film based on the book?
(a) Kevin Macdonald.
(b) Michael Moore.
(c) Steven Spielberg.
(d) Tom Cruise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a pitch?

2. What is directly under Joe when he hangs in front of the ice wall?

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

4. What is the weather like when Simon begins to descend the mountain alone?

5. How many hours do Joe and Ian hang on the rope before being rescued?

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