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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 did Bourkeev do that necessitated that Fischer descend to help a client?
(a) Sleep in
(b) Ignored instructions
(c) Got ill
(d) Climbed ahead of the group

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

3. What is the name of John Krakauer's wife?
(a) Linda
(b) Mary
(c) Michelle
(d) Lori

4. What does Krakauer develop as he is descending Icefall?
(a) Headache
(b) Blindness in one eye
(c) Stomachache
(d) Stiff legs

5. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 3
(d) 5

Short Answer Questions

1. Who nearly collapses at the top of the Hillary Step when climbing on Mount Everest?

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

3. What do some of the climbers unpack when they are getting ready for their first acclimatization climb, much to Krakauer's alarm?

4. Who is waiting for Fischer when he reaches the Everest summit because he feels indebted to him?

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

(see the answer key)

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