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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. Who radios in that he is very tired when he is at the summit, then complains about how he doesn't feel well?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Lopsang
(d) Scott Fischer

3. Who is Krakauer impressed with in his group because he keeps up a steady pace?
(a) Frank Fischbeck
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) John Taske
(d) Rob Hall

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

5. What do some of the climbers unpack when they are getting ready for their first acclimatization climb, much to Krakauer's alarm?
(a) Fingerless gloves
(b) New boots
(c) White gear
(d) Thin jackets

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the highest camp on Mount Everest?

2. What quality is Krakauer impressed with as the answer to #110 comes down the mountain?

3. Who looked to be the strongest, but is worn out by the quick pace at the start?

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

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

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