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

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

3. Harris and __________ are leading the group on the way to Camp Two.
(a) John Krakauer
(b) Beck Weathers
(c) John Taske
(d) Rob Hall

4. Who is coming down the mountain after traveling from sea level to the top of Everest?
(a) Thomas Rightbody
(b) Julian Methers
(c) Kenneth Krupp
(d) Goran Kropp

5. What does Lopsang give to Fischer to help him feel better?
(a) Water
(b) Medicine
(c) Injection
(d) Tea

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of John Krakauer's wife?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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