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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. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?
(a) 3
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 6

2. Who nearly collapses at the top of the Hillary Step when climbing on Mount Everest?
(a) No one
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Rob Hall

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

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

5. Who is waiting for Fischer when he reaches the Everest summit because he feels indebted to him?
(a) Lopsang
(b) Mike Groom
(c) No one
(d) Doug Hansen

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The route on this first climb is over the Khumbu Glacier which is in the part called ________________.

3. Harris and __________ are leading the group on the way to Camp Two.

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

5. What do some of the climbers unpack when they are getting ready for their first acclimatization climb, much to Krakauer's alarm?

(see the answer key)

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