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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 the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?
(a) Mountain Explorers
(b) Adventure Consultants
(c) Mountain Madness
(d) Adventure Galore

2. In what is Base Camp located?
(a) Natural ampitheatre
(b) Dense forest
(c) Large cave
(d) Underground

3. Krakauer sees a dead body wrapped in a ______________ as they are climbing their second acclimatization climb.
(a) Silver wrap
(b) Red sheet
(c) Blue sheet
(d) White sheet

4. Where did the team wait until the lines were put into place?
(a) Camp Three
(b) Balcony
(c) Icefall
(d) South Col

5. From what country is the answer to #27?
(a) New Zealand
(b) Kahzakstan
(c) United States
(d) India

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the overachieving doctor, one who is actually hooked on climbing for its real challenges?

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

3. Who does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?

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

5. Who is the Base Camp manager for the group?

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