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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 led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?
(a) Sherpas
(b) Commercial guides
(c) EPA
(d) Climbers

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

3. 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) A guide
(b) Employee of the company
(c) Journalist
(d) Expert climber

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seems to act like a sort of mayor in the 'town' of Base Camp?

2. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

3. Where do the climbers rest for two days after their first acclimatization climb?

4. Krakauer sees a dead body wrapped in a ______________ as they are climbing their second acclimatization climb.

5. Which of the guides have already become ill as a result of the conditions at Lobuje?

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