The Crystal Horizon Everest-the First Solo Ascent Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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The Crystal Horizon Everest-the First Solo Ascent Quiz | Eight Week Quiz G

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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mount Everest—Chronicle and Reading List.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1924, which of the British climbers set a record for the highest altitude reached climbing without oxygen?
(a) Norton.
(b) Bruce.
(c) Somervell.
(d) Mallory.

2. What did Messner liken the city of Peking to in the Kanchung chapter?
(a) A field.
(b) A warehouse.
(c) A mall.
(d) A laboratory.

3. What name is the 500-meter high ice wall known by?
(a) North-East Ridge.
(b) North Col.
(c) Shangra La face.
(d) Chang La face.

4. 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) An ice axe.
(c) A sleeping bag.
(d) A camera.

5. How large is Tibet?
(a) 0.8 million square kilometers.
(b) 1.4 million square kilometers.
(c) 1.2 million square kilometers.
(d) 1.0 million square kilometers.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the CMA granted Messner a permit in the Kanchung chapter, which mountain did the permit apply to?

2. How many of the expedition's porters were killed in the avalanche that occurred during the third attempt to reach Everest's summit?

3. How did Messner feel when he and Nena were in the ruins of the Rongbuk monastery in the Tibet chapter?

4. How many years of experience did the man who led the second British expedition to Mount Everest have?

5. What technical aid did Messner consent to use during his climbs?

(see the answer key)

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