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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) Doug Hansen
(b) Stuart Hutchison
(c) John Taske
(d) Frank Fischbeck

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

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

4. What did Bourkeev do that necessitated that Fischer descend to help a client?
(a) Climbed ahead of the group
(b) Sleep in
(c) Got ill
(d) Ignored instructions

5. What does Krakauer develop as he is descending Icefall?
(a) Stomachache
(b) Stiff legs
(c) Headache
(d) Blindness in one eye

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of role does Krakauer think Bourkeev sees himself as one of the guides?

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

3. Who radios in that he is very tired when he is at the summit, then complains about how he doesn't feel well?

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

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

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