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

2. 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

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

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

5. Hall says it's actually easy to get up the mountain, "The trick is get down _________."
(a) In one piece
(b) Alive
(c) Without falling
(d) In time

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who continues to wait for Hansen at the summit because he wants to make sure someone else arrives?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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