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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 is the name of the large chunks into which the glacier breaks?
(a) Seracs
(b) Slomas
(c) Stalagmites
(d) Richets

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

3. Who continues to wait for Hansen at the summit because he wants to make sure someone else arrives?
(a) No one
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Stuart Hutchison

4. Who nearly collapses at the top of the Hillary Step when climbing on Mount Everest?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) No one
(d) Scott Fischer

5. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.
(a) Carry extra rope
(b) Use rope nets
(c) Rope themselves together
(d) Use safety clips

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Krakauer impressed with in his group because he keeps up a steady pace?

5. What is the name of John Krakauer's wife?

(see the answer key)

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