1. Who is described as being from New Zealand, having a full beard, and being gregarious and funny?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Anatoli Bourkeev
(c) Andy Harris
(d) Doug Hansen

2. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 3

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

4. Who is the doctor for Fischer's group?
(a) Ingrid Hunt
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Helen Wilton
(d) Caroline Mackenzie

5. Hall says, "I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get through this season without something ______ happening up high."
(a) Disastraous
(b) Miraculous
(c) Good
(d) Bad

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.

3. Who is described as a difficult man who has deceived many people and created enemies on the mountain?

4. Who is Krakauer's tent mate at Camp Two?

5. Who is the person on Fischer's team who is a legend in Himalayan climbing?

(see the answer key)

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