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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 kind of attitude does Fischer have towards mountain climbing?
(a) Full speed ahead
(b) Zen and serene
(c) Don't take chances
(d) Highly organized and efficient

2. What is the acronym for the illness Topche comes down with?
(a) AST
(b) HACE
(c) HAPE
(d) APT

3. Who seems to act like a sort of mayor in the 'town' of Base Camp?
(a) John Krakauer
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Andy Harris

4. Who is the retired colonel who enjoys climbing because it gives him a mission in his new civilian life?
(a) Andy Harris
(b) John Taske
(c) Beck Weathers
(d) Doug Hansen

5. Which of the guides have already become ill as a result of the conditions at Lobuje?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Andy Harris

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the final destination of the first hike of the climbers in Rob Hall's group?

2. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?

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

4. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?

5. Who is the doctor for Fischer's group?

(see the answer key)

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