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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) 6
(c) 4
(d) 7

2. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?
(a) A rogue camp
(b) A spare oxygen tank
(c) A kata
(d) A dead body

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

4. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?
(a) Tukha
(b) Nepal
(c) Katmandu
(d) Lukla

5. What kind of attitude does Fischer have towards mountain climbing?
(a) Don't take chances
(b) Full speed ahead
(c) Highly organized and efficient
(d) Zen and serene

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

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

4. Who is NOT one of the climbers that decides to turn back when they realize they will reach the summit later than they should?

5. Who is in charge of making medical decisions for Fischer's group, although she has no altitude experience?

(see the answer key)

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