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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is described as being from New Zealand, having a full beard, and being gregarious and funny?
(a) Anatoli Bourkeev
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Doug Hansen
(d) Rob Hall
2. How many times has Fischer climbed Mount Everest?
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 4
3. How many people in Hall's group (besides Hall) have ever climbed above 8,000 feet?
(a) 3
(b)
(c) 1
(d) All
4. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?
(a) Tenzing
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Mike Groom
(d) Rob Hall
5. Who were the first known climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Tenzing and Waugh
(b) Hillary and Hall
(c) Fischer and Tenzing
(d) Hillary and Tenzing
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Willi Unsoeld, a man from Krakauer's hometown, do that inspired Krakauer to climb?
2. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?
3. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?
4. Which of the guides have already become ill as a result of the conditions at Lobuje?
5. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?
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