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

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) Doug Hansen
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Lopsang

3. Who continues to wait for Hansen at the summit because he wants to make sure someone else arrives?
(a) No one
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Stuart Hutchison

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

5. Who looked to be the strongest, but is worn out by the quick pace at the start?
(a) Frank Fischbeck
(b) Stuart Hutchison
(c) John Taske
(d) Doug Hansen

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The route on this first climb is over the Khumbu Glacier which is in the part called ________________.

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

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

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