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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Cartensz Pyramid?
(a) China.
(b) Siberia.
(c) New Guinea.
(d) Indonesia.

2. What does the caller tell Peach about Beck?
(a) He died on Everest.
(b) He was off the mountain but under arrest for not getting the proper permits.
(c) He was in the hospital at Katmandu.
(d) He would be delayed getting off the mountain for a few days.

3. What is the setting at the opening of Chapter 2?
(a) Back at Beck's home in the United States.
(b) Halfway up Mount Everest.
(c) Back at Beck's home in Canada.
(d) The airport before the expedition.

4. Who initiates a helicopter rescue at Base Camp Two for Beck?
(a) Beck's brother.
(b) Peach.
(c) Beck's parents.
(d) Yasuko's family.

5. With whose family did Beck meet?
(a) Doug.
(b) Yasuko.
(c) Andy.
(d) Rob.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Beck avoid sports in high school?

2. How was the view from the top of Vinson Massif?

3. What information did Beck and Peach keep from the children?

4. What did both of Peach's grandmothers have in common?

5. What does Peach do to help Beck?

(see the answer key)

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