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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. The Icefall is a dangerous area that is laid out in ropes and _____________.
(a) Bridges
(b) Aluminum ladders
(c) Fishing lines
(d) Poles

2. What is the name of the part on the climb where the glacier fractures into large chunks?
(a) Glacier Freeze
(b) Icefall
(c) Moving Meadow
(d) Western Col

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

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

5. Who radios in that he is very tired when he is at the summit, then complains about how he doesn't feel well?
(a) Lopsang
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Doug Hansen

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is waiting for Fischer when he reaches the Everest summit because he feels indebted to him?

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

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

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