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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Final Choice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What collapses under Simon's feet?
(a) A snow ridge.
(b) An ice bridge.
(c) A crevice.
(d) The summit.

2. On what route do two climbers witness the deaths of two other climbers?
(a) Siula Grande.
(b) The Croz Spur.
(c) The Red Granite Spire.
(d) Mount Everest.

3. Why are Simon's fingertips turning black?
(a) They are becoming frostbitten.
(b) They are stained from the rope.
(c) They are bruised.
(d) They are infected.

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

5. What does Joe assume Simon will do when he finds out that he has broken his leg?
(a) Simon will help him.
(b) Simon will stay and die with him.
(c) Simon will flip out.
(d) Simon will leave him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far from the nearest village do Joe, Simon, and Richard pitch base camp?

2. What is directly under Joe when he hangs in front of the ice wall?

3. When Joe sees Simon's frostbitten fingers, why does he feel anxious?

4. Joe notes in the chapter "On the Edge" that any accident needing a rope to break a fall would be...

5. What is the first thing Simon says to Joe after Joe tells him about the broken leg?

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