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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lhotse Face: April 29, 1996 - 23,400 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?
(a) Gear
(b) Oxygen
(c) Food
(d) Boots

2. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?
(a) India
(b) Australia
(c) China
(d) Britain

3. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?
(a) A rogue camp
(b) A dead body
(c) A kata
(d) A spare oxygen tank

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

5. What do some of the climbers unpack when they are getting ready for their first acclimatization climb, much to Krakauer's alarm?
(a) White gear
(b) Thin jackets
(c) Fingerless gloves
(d) New boots

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?

2. What doesn't Base Camp have as one of its many luxurious amenities?

3. What did Willi Unsoeld, a man from Krakauer's hometown, do that inspired Krakauer to climb?

4. What is Ang Dorje called by the other climbers in the group?

5. Who is suspected to have frostbite and a frozen larynx?

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