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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. Doug Hansen and __________ are being led up to the summit by Rob Hall as Krakauer begins his descent.
(a) Neil Beidleman
(b) Gau
(c) Andy Harris
(d) Yasuko Namba

2. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.
(a) Mocked
(b) Respected
(c) Feared
(d) Paid

3. What does Krakauer notice about the Sherpas' culture when they arrive in Namche?
(a) American clothing and movies
(b) How many there are
(c) How old they are
(d) How disrespectful they are

4. How many continents' highest points did Rob Hall climb in a period of seven months once?
(a) 5
(b) 4
(c) 7
(d) 6

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?

2. Who is the inexperienced climber that made it to the top of Everest with a guide?

3. What is Krakauer impatient about as he runs out of oxygen?

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

5. Hall only makes his climbers hike a few miles a day because of the _______________.

(see the answer key)

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