The Crystal Horizon Everest-the First Solo Ascent Quiz Questions | Quiz: Pages 21-33, Mount Everest—Fairytale and Reality

Quiz: Pages 21-33, Mount Everest—Fairytale and Reality

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. Who owned the hotel in Syangpoche that the climbing team stayed in after leaving the Sherpa hut in the beginning of the book?
a) The Chinese.
b) The Swiss.
c) The Japanese.
d) The Nepalese.

2. According to what Messner learned from his journalist friend in the Mount Everest-Fairytale and Reality chapter, who received permission for a solo assent of Everest during the winter of 1980-81?
a) Harrison.
b) Hawley.
c) Mallory.
d) Uemura.

3. According to Messner, what was the single most important source of foreign currency to Nepal?
a) Mountaineering expeditions.
b) Agriculture.
c) Tourism.
d) Climbing fees.

4. Where did Oswald Oelz live?
a) London.
b) Madrid.
c) Seattle.
d)...
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