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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. 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) Mountain Explorers
(d) Adventure Consultants

2. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his oxygen tank because he wants to conserve his oxygen as he waits for other climbers?
(a) Andy Harris
(b) Rob Hall
(c) David Brashears
(d) Scott Fischer

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

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

5. Sherpas make up ______ of all deaths on Mount Everest, according to Krakauer.
(a) Three quarters
(b) One half
(c) One third
(d) 90%

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.

3. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?

4. Who carries most of the gear for the climbers as they continue their hike up the mountain?

5. What is Krakauer's reaction to seeing climbers lined up to get to the summit?

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