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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) 6
(b) 5
(c) 4
(d) 7

2. Who is described as being from New Zealand, having a full beard, and being gregarious and funny?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Doug Hansen
(d) Anatoli Bourkeev

3. Who almost falls off the side of the rock face because he tries to climb before the ropes are secured?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) John Krakauer
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Namba

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

5. What is the final destination of the first hike of the climbers in Rob Hall's group?
(a) South Col
(b) Camp One
(c) Camp Two
(d) Base Camp

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the answer to #93's other main role for Fischer's group?

2. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

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

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

5. What does Krakauer help the Sherpas chop ice for when they get back to camp?

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