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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. Hall says it's actually easy to get up the mountain, "The trick is get down _________."
(a) In one piece
(b) In time
(c) Alive
(d) Without falling

2. What quality is Krakauer impressed with as the answer to #110 comes down the mountain?
(a) His determination
(b) His speed
(c) His strength
(d) His discipline

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is coming down the mountain after traveling from sea level to the top of Everest?

3. Who is waiting for Fischer when he reaches the Everest summit because he feels indebted to him?

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

5. What did Bourkeev do that necessitated that Fischer descend to help a client?

(see the answer key)

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