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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 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) White gear
(c) Thin jackets
(d) New boots

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

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

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

5. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.
(a) Rope themselves together
(b) Use safety clips
(c) Carry extra rope
(d) Use rope nets

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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