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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. Who was Hall's first partner when he began his climbing operation?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Greg Ball
(d) Andy Harris

2. What did Willi Unsoeld, a man from Krakauer's hometown, do that inspired Krakauer to climb?
(a) Climb Mount Everest by the Nepal entrance
(b) Climg Mount Everest without a guide
(c) Climb Everest without oxygen
(d) Climb Mount Everest by the West Ridge route

3. 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?
(a) 1997
(b) 1995
(c) 1994
(d) 1996

4. What is Krakauer impatient about as he runs out of oxygen?
(a) Letting other climbers pass
(b) Watching others descend
(c) The speed of his fellow climbers
(d) The picture taking

5. What are the jobs Krakauer takes up in order to finance his climbing hobby?
(a) Fishing and sailing
(b) Surveying and geocaching
(c) Fishing and carpentry
(d) Carpentry and writing

Short Answer Questions

1. What is on the trail that slows down the hikers as they move along the glacier?

2. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?

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

4. Doug Hansen and __________ are being led up to the summit by Rob Hall as Krakauer begins his descent.

5. Who is described as being from New Zealand, having a full beard, and being gregarious and funny?

(see the answer key)

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