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

2. While at the summit, Krakauer takes photos of ___________ and Andy Harris.
(a) Anatoli Bourkeev
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Michael Biedleman
(d) Rob Hall

3. What does Krakauer notice in the sky after taking pictures? This is something that he had not noticed before.
(a) Sunset
(b) Cloud formation
(c) Rain patterns
(d) Lightning

4. What was the nationality of the two climbers who are thought to have reached the summit first, although they never returned to camp?
(a) Indian
(b) British
(c) French
(d) German

5. Hall only makes his climbers hike a few miles a day because of the _______________.
(a) Rough terrain
(b) Bad weather
(c) Heat
(d) Thin air

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What has NOT left Krukauer feeling drained when he reaches the summit?

4. Where does Krakauer plan to go for more oxygen?

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

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