Into Thin Air Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Into Thin Air Quiz | One Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. What quality is Krakauer impressed with as the answer to #110 comes down the mountain?
(a) His discipline
(b) His strength
(c) His determination
(d) His speed

2. Who is waiting for Fischer when he reaches the Everest summit because he feels indebted to him?
(a) Lopsang
(b) No one
(c) Mike Groom
(d) Doug Hansen

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

4. Who radios in that he is very tired when he is at the summit, then complains about how he doesn't feel well?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Lopsang

5. The route on this first climb is over the Khumbu Glacier which is in the part called ________________.
(a) Icefall Danger
(b) South Col
(c) Western Cwm
(d) Glacier Fall

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is coming down the mountain after traveling from sea level to the top of Everest?

2. What is the name of the part on the climb where the glacier fractures into large chunks?

3. The Icefall is a dangerous area that is laid out in ropes and _____________.

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

5. What does Lopsang give to Fischer to help him feel better?

(see the answer key)

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