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Where did the author come closest to death?
Where did the author come closest to death?
- China
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- USA (correct)
Who were the author's friends on the skiing trip?
Who were the author's friends on the skiing trip?
- Xavier de la Rue and the author's college friends
- Jeremy Jones and Xavier de la Rue's friends
- Jeremy Jones and Xavier de la Rue (correct)
- Jeremy Jones and the author's college friends
When did the author start skiing?
When did the author start skiing?
- Eight or nine years old (correct)
- In Argentina
- In college
- After going on expeditions
What is the name of the steep, narrow track that the author and his friends went down?
What is the name of the steep, narrow track that the author and his friends went down?
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In how many countries has the author been on expeditions?
In how many countries has the author been on expeditions?
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Which of the following best describes the author's experience during the avalanche?
Which of the following best describes the author's experience during the avalanche?
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What can be inferred about the size of the avalanche?
What can be inferred about the size of the avalanche?
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How did the author feel when looking down into the bottom of the valley?
How did the author feel when looking down into the bottom of the valley?
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What was the author's initial reaction when hearing someone scream?
What was the author's initial reaction when hearing someone scream?
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What was the author's ultimate goal when experiencing the avalanche?
What was the author's ultimate goal when experiencing the avalanche?
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