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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. Who looked to be the strongest, but is worn out by the quick pace at the start?
(a) Stuart Hutchison
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) John Taske
(d) Frank Fischbeck

2. Harris and __________ are leading the group on the way to Camp Two.
(a) Rob Hall
(b) John Krakauer
(c) John Taske
(d) Beck Weathers

3. Who is coming down the mountain after traveling from sea level to the top of Everest?
(a) Thomas Rightbody
(b) Goran Kropp
(c) Julian Methers
(d) Kenneth Krupp

4. What is the name of the part on the climb where the glacier fractures into large chunks?
(a) Icefall
(b) Western Col
(c) Glacier Freeze
(d) Moving Meadow

5. What kind of role does Krakauer think Bourkeev sees himself as one of the guides?
(a) Technical
(b) Assisting
(c) Medical
(d) Tour guide

Short Answer Questions

1. Who removes his mask and does not use it as they begin their descent?

2. What is the name of the large chunks into which the glacier breaks?

3. Who continues to wait for Hansen at the summit because he wants to make sure someone else arrives?

4. What does Krakauer develop as he is descending Icefall?

5. The Icefall is a dangerous area that is laid out in ropes and _____________.

(see the answer key)

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