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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Phakding: March 31, 1996 - 9,186 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?
(a) Sir Edmund Hillary
(b) Greg Ball
(c) Dalai Lama
(d) Scott Fischer

2. What does Krakauer says deepens when he hears that an inexperienced climber makes it to the top of Everest?
(a) Pride
(b) Willingness
(c) Desire
(d) Snobbery

3. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?
(a) Lola Harris
(b) Maddie Lane
(c) Fiona Stevenson
(d) Mary Richardson

4. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Mountain Madness
(b) Everest Evertons
(c) Adventure Consultants
(d) Mountain Explorers

5. What does Krakauer notice in the sky after taking pictures? This is something that he had not noticed before.
(a) Cloud formation
(b) Lightning
(c) Sunset
(d) Rain patterns

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year did the Mount Everest tragedy as described in the book take place among the climbers in Rob Hall's and Scott Fischer's teams?

3. Which magazine does Krakauer query in order to climb Mount Everest for a story?

4. After whom is Mount Everest named?

5. While at the summit, Krakauer takes photos of ___________ and Andy Harris.

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