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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through On the Edge.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is blue ice?
(a) Rock that looks like ice.
(b) Ice that is blue in color.
(c) Ice that turns blue when viewed through sunglasses.
(d) Glacial ice that is clear.

2. Which practice route does Al Rouse understate as 'a ridge of some difficulty'?
(a) The South Ridge of Seria Norte.
(b) Cerro Serapo.
(c) Rosario Norte.
(d) The South Ridge of Cerro Yantauri.

3. What do the climbers call their melted-snow drinks?
(a) Meltwaters.
(b) Brews.
(c) Shots.
(d) Petrols.

4. On their first night on Siula Grande, what do Joe and Simon sleep in?
(a) A natural cave.
(b) A pigsty.
(c) A tent.
(d) A man-made cave.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When referring to their experience on the ridge, Simon tells Joe that he is...

2. What side of Siula Grande do Joe and Simon have the ambition to conquer?

3. Why are Simon's fingertips turning black?

4. After his accident with Ian, Joe regains his desire to climb, except for the dread of what?

5. When Joe says to Simon, 'We should top out today' (p41), what does he mean?

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