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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. Fischer is from _________.
(a) Seattle
(b) Spokane
(c) Boston
(d) Portland

2. What is the cruising altitude of the plane that makes Krakauer realize how absurd it seems to climb that distance as it is so close to Everest's summit measurement?
(a) 50,000 feet
(b) 30,000 feet
(c) 35,000 feet
(d) 20,000 feet

3. Krakauer believes climbing Everest is not about the adrenaline rush, but it is 'more about ___________."
(a) Loving struggles
(b) Surviving
(c) Making it
(d) Enduring pain

4. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?
(a) Boots
(b) Oxygen
(c) Gear
(d) Food

5. What doesn't Base Camp have as one of its many luxurious amenities?
(a) Hot tubs
(b) Hot water
(c) Electricity
(d) Satellite phone

Short Answer Questions

1. After whom is Mount Everest named?

2. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?

3. What does Krakauer says deepens when he hears that an inexperienced climber makes it to the top of Everest?

4. What are the jobs Krakauer takes up in order to finance his climbing hobby?

5. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?

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