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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. What has Krakauer worried when he reaches the summit, so much so that he can not enjoy his time there?
(a) Lack of food
(b) Low oxygen
(c) The appearance of Hall
(d) The weather

2. How many people in Hall's group (besides Hall) have ever climbed above 8,000 feet?
(a)
(b) 1
(c) All
(d) 3

3. Who led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?
(a) EPA
(b) Climbers
(c) Sherpas
(d) Commercial guides

4. "One must have drive, but too much drive will get _____________"
(a) One to the top
(b) One killed
(c) One sick
(d) One lost

5. Krakauer sees a dead body wrapped in a ______________ as they are climbing their second acclimatization climb.
(a) Red sheet
(b) White sheet
(c) Blue sheet
(d) Silver wrap

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?

2. Who was told via a phone at Base Camp and Hutchison's message that Harris had made it down safely into Camp?

3. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?

4. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?

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

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