2. In the opening scene of the chapter "Shadows in the Ice", Joe is convinced that he and his partner are going to die. What does Joe hope?
(a) That he remembered to give his parents' phone number to Richard.
(b) That Simon has a quick death.
(c) That he hits the water at the bottom of the crevasse.
(d) That someone will know they made it to the summit of Siula Grande by the West Face.

3. What fifth step does Joe add to his pattern of movement through the moraines?
(a) Looking at his watch.
(b) Retching.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Swinging his ax at the rocks to vent stress.

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

5. After waking from his nightmare, what does Joe see?
(a) A way out.
(b) His breath against the snow roof.
(c) Sunlight reflecting off of his crampons.
(d) Stars.

6. When reaching the "floor" of the crevasse, Joe determines his depth to be...
(a) About 100 feet.
(b) About 150 feet.
(c) Below sea level.
(d) About 50 feet.

7. To what does Joe compare the figures in the ice?
(a) A Renaissance painting in the Sistine Chapel.
(b) Carvings inside a Hindu Temple.
(c) Answers #1, #2, and #3.
(d) Paintings by Titian of grossly fat nudes.

8. While crawling through the crevasse section of the glacier, what does Joe hear in his head in addition to the voice?
(a) Prayers.
(b) Birdsong.
(c) Voices of dead people.
(d) Pop song lyrics.

9. Gloria and Norma are gawping at Simon. Why?
(a) They can't believe what they are seeing.
(b) They feel sorry for Simon.
(c) They think Simon murdered Joe.
(d) They want to know what Simon and Richard are going to give them.

10. What does Joe do to find out if Simon has fallen to his death?
(a) He taps their secret code on the ice wall.
(b) He pulls the rope.
(c) He asks Richard.
(d) He calls him on the radio.

11. What does Joe lack the courage to do?
(a) Move his leg.
(b) Talk.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Climb out.

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

13. Upon clearing the crevasses and reaching the moraines, what does Joe realize?
(a) That the lakes are frozen.
(b) That he is snow-blind.
(c) That Simon and Richard have left base camp.
(d) That he's going the wrong direction.

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

15. What does Joe see that makes him certain that he is going to get out of the crevasse?
(a) A breeze.
(b) Signs of life.
(c) A note from Simon.
(d) A beam of sunlight.