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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 what country is the answer to #27?
(a) New Zealand
(b) United States
(c) Kahzakstan
(d) India

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

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

4. Who is the quiet Australian that is the third guide in Rob Hall's group that is climbing to the summit?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Jeremy Stillwater
(c) David Brashears
(d) Matthew Good

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 does Krakauer notice about the Sherpas' culture when they arrive in Namche?

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

3. Who was Hall's first partner when he began his climbing operation?

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

5. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?

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