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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. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?
(a) Katmandu
(b) Tanuku
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Bangalore

2. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?
(a) He has climbed Everest ten times.
(b) He does not speak English.
(c) He is already wearing his gear.
(d) He has not climbed Everest before.

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. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?
(a) China
(b) Australia
(c) India
(d) Britain

5. What is on the trail that slows down the hikers as they move along the glacier?
(a) Ice
(b) Trees
(c) Snow
(d) Rain

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his oxygen tank because he wants to conserve his oxygen as he waits for other climbers?

2. Who were the first known climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

3. 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?

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

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

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