Into Thin Air Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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Into Thin Air Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through South Col: 7:30 a.m., May 11, 1996 - 26,000 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which climbers were found ill, but alive, although no one stopped to help them?
(a) South African
(b) Japanese
(c) Chinese
(d) Indian

2. Who is assisting Pittman, causing him to fall behind and not be the leader as he was meant to be?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Lopsang
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Rob Hall

3. Which team climber falls to the ground when he reaches the summit?
(a) Sandy Pittman
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Joe Fischer

4. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.
(a) Mocked
(b) Respected
(c) Paid
(d) Feared

5. What is the cruising altitude of the plane that makes Krakauer realize how absurd it seems to climb that distance as it is so close to Everest's summit measurement?
(a) 20,000 feet
(b) 30,000 feet
(c) 35,000 feet
(d) 50,000 feet

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the quiet Australian that is the third guide in Rob Hall's group that is climbing to the summit?

2. Krakauer makes his way to the top of __________ where he must wait for descending climbers to pass.

3. Who discovers the bodies of the team mentioned in #151 the next day?

4. What role is Krakauer becoming less comfortable in, as the climbers in his group have not been told of the actual reason for his presence?

5. Who finally goes on to attach the lines that are necessary to allow the climbers up the mountain?

(see the answer key)

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