Into Thin Air | Short Question Answer Key

Short Answer Key

Everest Summit: May 10, 1996 - 29,028 Feet

1. In what year did the Mount Everest tragedy as described in the book take place among the climbers in Rob Hall's and Scott Fischer's teams?

1996

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

Low oxygen

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

No water

4. While at the summit, Krakauer takes photos of ___________ and Andy Harris.

Anatoli Bourkeev

5. What does Krakauer notice in the sky after taking pictures? This is something that he had not noticed before.

Cloud formation

6. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his oxygen tank because he wants to conserve his oxygen as he waits for other climbers?

Andy Harris

7. Who is the leader of Krakauer's group with which he is climbing in order to...
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