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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. Who is the Base Camp manager for the group?
(a) Helen Wilton
(b) Maxwell Huntington
(c) Sue Sparks
(d) David Brashears

2. Who stays behind and doesn't climb with the group on this particular day?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) David Brashears
(c) John Krakauer
(d) Andy Harris

3. Who is the overachieving doctor, one who is actually hooked on climbing for its real challenges?
(a) Beck Weathers
(b) John Taske
(c) Doug Hansen
(d) Andy Harris

4. "One must have drive, but too much drive will get _____________"
(a) One sick
(b) One lost
(c) One killed
(d) One to the top

5. What role is Krakauer becoming less comfortable in, as the climbers in his group have not been told of the actual reason for his presence?
(a) Employee of the company
(b) A guide
(c) Journalist
(d) Expert climber

Short Answer Questions

1. In what is Base Camp located?

2. How many times has Fischer climbed Mount Everest?

3. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?

4. Who is described as being from New Zealand, having a full beard, and being gregarious and funny?

5. Krakauer believes climbing Everest is not about the adrenaline rush, but it is 'more about ___________."

(see the answer key)

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