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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. How many continents' highest points did Rob Hall climb in a period of seven months once?
(a) 5
(b) 4
(c) 7
(d) 6

2. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?
(a) Boots
(b) Oxygen
(c) Food
(d) Gear

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) Mountain Madness
(c) Adventure Consultants
(d) Everest Evertons

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

5. What is the cruising altitude of the plane that makes Krakauer realize how absurd it seems to climb that distance as it is so close to Everest's summit measurement?
(a) 35,000 feet
(b) 30,000 feet
(c) 20,000 feet
(d) 50,000 feet

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?

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

3. "One must have drive, but too much drive will get _____________"

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

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

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