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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 does Krakauer help when they reach Camp One?
(a) Ang Roshula
(b) Roubleman
(c) Ang Dorje
(d) Rob Hall

2. Who finally goes on to attach the lines that are necessary to allow the climbers up the mountain?
(a) Beck Weathers
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Andy Harris
(d) Neil Beidleman

3. Harris and his wife helped run a clinic at __________ which is on the way to Base Camp.
(a) Lobogi
(b) Mache
(c) Lulka
(d) Pheriche

4. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.
(a) Mocked
(b) Paid
(c) Feared
(d) Respected

5. Who is the Base Camp manager for the group?
(a) Helen Wilton
(b) David Brashears
(c) Maxwell Huntington
(d) Sue Sparks

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was Hall's first partner when he began his climbing operation?

3. Who insists the team should not leave the camp while Hall is still up on the mountain?

4. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

5. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?

(see the answer key)

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