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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. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?
(a) He is already wearing his gear.
(b) He has not climbed Everest before.
(c) He does not speak English.
(d) He has climbed Everest ten times.

2. Who finally goes on to attach the lines that are necessary to allow the climbers up the mountain?
(a) Neil Beidleman
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Beck Weathers
(d) Rob Hall

3. What is the answer to #93's other main role for Fischer's group?
(a) End Climber
(b) Rope Expert
(c) Base Camp Manager
(d) Guide

4. Who is NOT one of the climbers that decides to turn back when they realize they will reach the summit later than they should?
(a) Lou Kasischke
(b) John Taske
(c) Stuart Hutchison
(d) Doug Hansen

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krakauer help the Sherpas chop ice for when they get back to camp?

2. What is the only treatment for the illness mentioned in #91?

3. Who is the retired colonel who enjoys climbing because it gives him a mission in his new civilian life?

4. Who was supposed to have set up lines along the pathway up to the summit?

5. What is the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?

(see the answer key)

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