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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Two Hundred Dirty Dishes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was Teo?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Fifty-five.
(c) Forty-five.
(d) Sixty.

2. How did the man fall in the crevasse?
(a) The ground had given way beneath him.
(b) He had jumped in a suicide attempt.
(c) He was too busy looking at the mountain to watch where he was going.
(d) The snow had covered the crevasse.

3. Why is Rudi employed as a dishwasher?
(a) His mother was jealous of his climbing abilities.
(b) His mother doesn't want him following his father to the grave.
(c) He didn't want to follow his father to the grave.
(d) His uncle promised him a scholarship if he stayed in business.

4. What mountain did Rudy long to climb?
(a) The Rotalp.
(b) The Citadel.
(c) The Wunderhorn.
(d) The Monte Rosa.

5. What is the first thing Rudi tied to the staff?
(a) His backpack.
(b) His pants.
(c) His shirt.
(d) His jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Teo's last hike?

2. What job does Teo do?

3. What other village bordered the Citadel?

4. Where did Teo tell Franz that Rudi was?

5. What was Rudi's mother known for?

(see the answer key)

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