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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Southeast Ridge: May 10, 1996 - 27,600 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the retired colonel who enjoys climbing because it gives him a mission in his new civilian life?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) Beck Weathers
(c) John Taske
(d) Andy Harris

2. How many continents' highest points did Rob Hall climb in a period of seven months once?
(a) 7
(b) 6
(c) 4
(d) 5

3. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Tanuku
(c) Katmandu
(d) Bangalore

4. Who is NOT one of the climbers that decides to turn back when they realize they will reach the summit later than they should?
(a) Stuart Hutchison
(b) John Taske
(c) Doug Hansen
(d) Lou Kasischke

5. Who is critical of the treatment of the Sherpa by Fischer's medical team?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Mike Groom
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) John Krakauer

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the guides have already become ill as a result of the conditions at Lobuje?

2. What is Ang Dorje called by the other climbers in the group?

3. How many times has Fischer climbed Mount Everest?

4. What is the acronym for the illness Topche comes down with?

5. What is the only treatment for the illness mentioned in #91?

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