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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Everest Base Camp: April 12, 1996 - 17,600 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?
(a) He does not speak English.
(b) He has climbed Everest ten times.
(c) He has not climbed Everest before.
(d) He is already wearing his gear.

2. Who looked to be the strongest, but is worn out by the quick pace at the start?
(a) John Taske
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Stuart Hutchison
(d) Frank Fischbeck

3. What is the name of the part on the climb where the glacier fractures into large chunks?
(a) Icefall
(b) Glacier Freeze
(c) Western Col
(d) Moving Meadow

4. What doesn't Base Camp have as one of its many luxurious amenities?
(a) Hot water
(b) Satellite phone
(c) Electricity
(d) Hot tubs

5. What is on the trail that slows down the hikers as they move along the glacier?
(a) Snow
(b) Rain
(c) Trees
(d) Ice

Short Answer Questions

1. In what is Base Camp located?

2. Who is the Base Camp manager for the group?

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

4. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?

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

(see the answer key)

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