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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 the quiet Australian that is the third guide in Rob Hall's group that is climbing to the summit?
(a) Matthew Good
(b) Mike Groom
(c) Jeremy Stillwater
(d) David Brashears

2. Many people on the mountain with Krakauer, he says, are 'marginally qualified ____________. '
(a) Athletes
(b) Dreamers
(c) Explorers
(d) Climbers

3. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Tenzing

4. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?
(a) Lola Harris
(b) Mary Richardson
(c) Fiona Stevenson
(d) Maddie Lane

5. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?
(a) Sherpas
(b) Saldas
(c) Sholas
(d) Sherpos

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on the trail that slows down the hikers as they move along the glacier?

2. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?

3. What is the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?

4. Where do the climbers who find Wilson's body bury him?

5. Who led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?

(see the answer key)

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