The Dawn Wall Climbing Quiz

What is the goal of Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson?

• To reach the bottom of El Capitan

• To descend the Dawn Wall with the help of safety ropes

• To ascend the Dawn Wall and reach its summit

• To descend the Dawn Wall using ropes and bolts

What are two details that describe the challenges of Razor's Edge?

• Sharp and thin handholds

• Slippery footholds and clear weather forecast

• Bruised ribs and brutal impact

• Tape slipping off and different kind of tape

How do the challenges of Razor's Edge affect Kevin Jorgeson's climb?

• They cause a brutal impact against the cliff

• They don't affect him.

• The edges cut his hands and fingers, making it hard to grip the rock.

• They delay the progress and make it more likely that the weather will change

Why might you delay making a decision?

• To take some time to think

• To let your fingers heal

• To ascend stairs

• To do something firmly

Why does Jorgeson tell Caldwell to 'go ahead... without me'?

• Because he is worried about the weather

• Because he wants to take a day off

• Because he is scared

• Because he doesn't want to stop Caldwell from reaching the summit

What is the most important skill or quality the climbers needed in order to successfully free-climb the Dawn Wall?

• Teamwork

• Technical knowledge

• Mental focus

• Physical strength

When do Caldwell and Jorgeson ascend something in the story?

• When they rest on their portaledges

• When they grasp a friend's hand

• When they climb the wall

• When they delay making a decision