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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 the retired colonel who enjoys climbing because it gives him a mission in his new civilian life?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) John Taske
(c) Beck Weathers
(d) Andy Harris

2. Who asks Krakauer to clear the ice from his oxygen equipment in order to make sure it's functioning?
(a) Beck Weathers
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Doug Hansen
(d) Rob Hall

3. Who gives a call to Groom, telling him to call off the climb?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Anatoli Bourkeev
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Jeremy Watson

4. Who is the overachieving doctor, one who is actually hooked on climbing for its real challenges?
(a) John Taske
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Beck Weathers
(d) Doug Hansen

5. Who is suspected to have frostbite and a frozen larynx?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Doug Hansen
(d) John Krakauer

Short Answer Questions

1. Who meets Krakauer at the airport when he lands in India for his climbing journey?

2. What is on the trail that slows down the hikers as they move along the glacier?

3. Harris and __________ are leading the group on the way to Camp Two.

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

5. Who led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?

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