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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 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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the part on the climb where the glacier fractures into large chunks?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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