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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. Who is thought to be dead at this point of the story, although it is revealed later to not be the case?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Rob Hall
(c) David Brashears
(d) Beck Weathers

2. Who is NOT one of the climbers that decides to turn back when they realize they will reach the summit later than they should?
(a) Stuart Hutchison
(b) Lou Kasischke
(c) John Taske
(d) Doug Hansen

3. Who does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?
(a) His partner
(b) His brother
(c) His wife
(d) His parents

4. What is Harris' wife's occupation?
(a) Veterinarian
(b) Writer
(c) Physician
(d) Novelist

5. Who is coming down the mountain after traveling from sea level to the top of Everest?
(a) Thomas Rightbody
(b) Goran Kropp
(c) Julian Methers
(d) Kenneth Krupp

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the acronym for the illness Topche comes down with?

2. Who is the only other member of Hall's team, besides Krakauer, that is still able to climb?

3. Who is Krakauer's tent mate at Camp Two?

4. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?

5. What climber actually saved the lives of five other climbers as he tried to ascent to the top of K2?

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