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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Phakding: March 31, 1996 - 9,186 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the leader of Krakauer's group with which he is climbing in order to write a story for Outside Magazine?
(a) Anatoli Bourkeev
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Scott Fischer

2. Who carries most of the gear for the climbers as they continue their hike up the mountain?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Sherpas
(d) John Krakauer

3. 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) Jeremy Stillwater
(c) David Brashears
(d) Mike Groom

4. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?
(a) Nepal
(b) Lukla
(c) Katmandu
(d) Tukha

5. While at the summit, Krakauer takes photos of ___________ and Andy Harris.
(a) Anatoli Bourkeev
(b) Michael Biedleman
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Rob Hall

Short Answer Questions

1. What has NOT left Krukauer feeling drained when he reaches the summit?

2. What are the jobs Krakauer takes up in order to finance his climbing hobby?

3. What is affecting Krukauer's ability to think clearly while at the summit of Mount Everest?

4. What is Harris' wife's occupation?

5. Where does Krakauer plan to go for more oxygen?

(see the answer key)

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