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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 is the only treatment for the illness mentioned in #91?
(a) Decend to lower altitude
(b) Surgery
(c) Dangerous medications
(d) Bedrest

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

3. What does Krakauer help the Sherpas chop ice for when they get back to camp?
(a) The bathrooms
(b) The tents
(c) The meals
(d) The water supply

4. What expedition also has just reached the top at about 4:00 P.M.?
(a) American
(b) Indian
(c) South African
(d) Chinese

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?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) Lou Kasischke
(c) Stuart Hutchison
(d) John Taske

Short Answer Questions

1. Who admits he perhaps did not always speak up to the other guides when he should have?

2. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?

3. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

4. Who is the Surveyor General of India that names the peak Mount Everest?

5. What is Harris' wife's occupation?

(see the answer key)

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