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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summit: 3:40 p.m., May 10, 1996 - 29,028 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Icefall is a dangerous area that is laid out in ropes and _____________.
(a) Poles
(b) Aluminum ladders
(c) Bridges
(d) Fishing lines

2. What is the name of the highest camp on Mount Everest?
(a) Camp Five
(b) Camp Four
(c) Camp Three
(d) Camp Two

3. Who is coming down the mountain after traveling from sea level to the top of Everest?
(a) Thomas Rightbody
(b) Julian Methers
(c) Kenneth Krupp
(d) Goran Kropp

4. Who removes his mask and does not use it as they begin their descent?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Andy Harris

5. Who is Krakauer impressed with in his group because he keeps up a steady pace?
(a) Frank Fischbeck
(b) John Taske
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Doug Hansen

Short Answer Questions

1. Harris and __________ are leading the group on the way to Camp Two.

2. What is the name of the large chunks into which the glacier breaks?

3. What quality is Krakauer impressed with as the answer to #110 comes down the mountain?

4. Who continues to wait for Hansen at the summit because he wants to make sure someone else arrives?

5. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.

(see the answer key)

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