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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through South Col: 7:30 a.m., May 11, 1996 - 26,000 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Sir Edmund Hillary
(c) Dalai Lama
(d) Greg Ball

2. Krakauer believes climbing Everest is not about the adrenaline rush, but it is 'more about ___________."
(a) Enduring pain
(b) Surviving
(c) Making it
(d) Loving struggles

3. Who is the inexperienced climber that made it to the top of Everest with a guide?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) Richard Mills
(c) Robert Menis
(d) Dick Bass

4. Which magazine does Krakauer query in order to climb Mount Everest for a story?
(a) Outside
(b) Field and Stream
(c) Mountain Climbing
(d) The Rock

5. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?
(a) Australia
(b) India
(c) Britain
(d) China

Short Answer Questions

1. Hall only makes his climbers hike a few miles a day because of the _______________.

2. Who does Krakauer help when they reach Camp One?

3. What doesn't Base Camp have as one of its many luxurious amenities?

4. 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?

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

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