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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Southeast Ridge: May 10, 1996 - 27,600 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?
(a) Tukha
(b) Katmandu
(c) Nepal
(d) Lukla

2. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?
(a) A kata
(b) A dead body
(c) A rogue camp
(d) A spare oxygen tank

3. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Mountain Explorers
(b) Adventure Consultants
(c) Everest Evertons
(d) Mountain Madness

4. Who is critical of the treatment of the Sherpa by Fischer's medical team?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) John Krakauer
(d) Mike Groom

5. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?
(a) Bangladesh
(b) Katmandu
(c) Bangalore
(d) Tanuku

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times has Fischer climbed Mount Everest?

2. What doesn't Base Camp have as one of its many luxurious amenities?

3. In what is Base Camp located?

4. Who is the overachieving doctor, one who is actually hooked on climbing for its real challenges?

5. Who led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?

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