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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) Andy Harris
(c) Gau
(d) Yasuko Namba

2. What is affecting Krukauer's ability to think clearly while at the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Heavy snow
(b) Loud noises
(c) Low oxygen
(d) Other climbers

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

4. What is Krakauer's reaction to seeing climbers lined up to get to the summit?
(a) Excited
(b) Alarmed
(c) Nervous
(d) Bored

5. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Mountain Explorers
(b) Everest Evertons
(c) Mountain Madness
(d) Adventure Consultants

Short Answer Questions

1. How many continents' highest points did Rob Hall climb in a period of seven months once?

2. Who is the leader of Krakauer's group with which he is climbing in order to write a story for Outside Magazine?

3. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?

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

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

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