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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 16, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do the climbers who find Wilson's body bury him?
(a) Tibet
(b) A crevasse
(c) Nepal
(d) They don't

2. Who does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?
(a) His brother
(b) His parents
(c) His partner
(d) His wife

3. What does Krakauer develop as he is descending Icefall?
(a) Stomachache
(b) Blindness in one eye
(c) Stiff legs
(d) Headache

4. What is the name of the large chunks into which the glacier breaks?
(a) Richets
(b) Seracs
(c) Stalagmites
(d) Slomas

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sherpas make up ______ of all deaths on Mount Everest, according to Krakauer.

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

3. Who looked to be the strongest, but is worn out by the quick pace at the start?

4. What is the only treatment for the illness mentioned in #91?

5. Harris and his wife helped run a clinic at __________ which is on the way to Base Camp.

(see the answer key)

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