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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chomolungma—Ascent and Descent.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item was NOT packed in Messner's rucksack as he climbed to the upper base camp in the Chomolungma chapter?
(a) A tent.
(b) A sleeping bag.
(c) A camera.
(d) An ice axe.

2. How high did the second British expedition reach before being forced to descend the mountain because of a growing storm?
(a) 8,230 meters.
(b) 8,170 meters.
(c) 8,315 meters.
(d) 8,020 meters.

3. How much did each portable oxygen system weigh that the British expedition's climbers carried?
(a) Seven kilos.
(b) Fifteen kilos.
(c) Ten kilos.
(d) Twelve kilos.

4. When Messner falls through a crevasse in the Chomolungma chapter, how far down does he fall?
(a) About 8 meters.
(b) About 6 meters.
(c) About 4 meters.
(d) About 12 meters.

5. According to the Chomolungma chapter, how high was the Chang La face that Messner had to navigate on his way to the North Col?
(a) 500 meters.
(b) 200 meters.
(c) 300 meters.
(d) 400 meters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Nena and Messner build their main camp after choosing to leave the Rongbuk monastery in the Tibet chapter?

2. When the British expedition returned to Everest in 1924, when did the team arrive?

3. What did the CMA want to turn the ruins of the Rongbuk Monastery into?

4. Halfway through Messner's lecture tour in the Kanchung chapter, who slipped the "Peking Review" into Messner's hand?

5. In celebration of his 36th birthday, what mountain did Messner receive a permit to climb solo?

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