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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The International Rescue Team and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Harrer survive the avalanche at the Spider?
(a) He was held by his piton.
(b) He held himself with an axe.
(c) He held on to Kasparek.
(d) He was partially sheltered by an overhang.

2. Why did the Austrians climbers Waschak and Forstenlechner stop climbing and wait at the Spider during their ascent?
(a) They didn't want to finish the ascent before the Swiss.
(b) Forstenlechner was injured.
(c) They ran out of supplies.
(d) Waschak felt ill.

3. Where did Toni Kurz die?
(a) On he way down the mountain, being carried by rescuers.
(b) On the mountain, feet away from rescuers.
(c) At the bottom of the mountain, after being brought down by rescuers.
(d) On the mountain, before rescuers could arrive.

4. Why did Giuseppe Piravano and Bruno Detassis climb partially up the northeast face?
(a) To practice new climbing techniques.
(b) To take phorographs for a travel magazine.
(c) To keep in shape while waiting for better weather.
(d) To get a better look at the North Face.

5. Where did Guido Tonella interview Corti?
(a) At the base of the North Face.
(b) In a hotel.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) On the mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many successful ascents of the North Face were made in 1956?

2. Where did Harrer and Kasparek have breakfast, at the beginning of their ascent up the North Face?

3. What did Rebisch and Vörg do to make a place to spend the night on the mountain?

4. Where did Harrer and Kasparek camp after their first day climbing the North Face?

5. Where did Rebitch and Vörg end their third day?

(see the answer key)

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