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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summit: 3:40 p.m., May 10, 1996 - 29,028 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the large chunks into which the glacier breaks?
(a) Slomas
(b) Richets
(c) Seracs
(d) Stalagmites

2. The route on this first climb is over the Khumbu Glacier which is in the part called ________________.
(a) South Col
(b) Western Cwm
(c) Icefall Danger
(d) Glacier Fall

3. The Icefall is a dangerous area that is laid out in ropes and _____________.
(a) Poles
(b) Bridges
(c) Fishing lines
(d) Aluminum ladders

4. What is the name of the highest camp on Mount Everest?
(a) Camp Five
(b) Camp Two
(c) Camp Three
(d) Camp Four

5. Who continues to wait for Hansen at the summit because he wants to make sure someone else arrives?
(a) No one
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Stuart Hutchison
(d) Scott Fischer

Short Answer Questions

1. Who nearly collapses at the top of the Hillary Step when climbing on Mount Everest?

2. What does Lopsang give to Fischer to help him feel better?

3. Who is Krakauer impressed with in his group because he keeps up a steady pace?

4. What is the name of John Krakauer's wife?

5. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?

(see the answer key)

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