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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tempting Fate.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Norma and Gloria sell to Richard and Joe?
(a) Muslin bags.
(b) Homemade cheese.
(c) Goat's milk.
(d) Two Donkeys.

2. How long do Joe and Simon expect to be gone on their climb of Siula Grande?
(a) Five Days.
(b) Two Days.
(c) 24 hours.
(d) One week.

3. How does Joe compare his fitness with Simon's?
(a) Simon is more fit than Joe.
(b) Joe and Simon are both out of shape.
(c) Joe and Simon are equally matched.
(d) Joe is more fit than Simon.

4. How does Joe describe Simon's eyes?
(a) Blue and laughing.
(b) Brown and mad.
(c) Bright green.
(d) Steel blue.

5. How many practice climbs do Joe and Simon complete in order to acclimatize?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animals do the climbers use to transport their gear to base camp?

2. At what altitude does Joe realize that both he and Simon have set a personal altitude record?

3. What is a couloir?

4. What is the first thing that Simon says to Joe in the chapter "Tempting Fate"?

5. What is the elevation of Siula Grande?

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