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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. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?
(a) Lukla
(b) Nepal
(c) Katmandu
(d) Tukha

2. Who is the leader of Krakauer's group with which he is climbing in order to write a story for Outside Magazine?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Anatoli Bourkeev
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Andy Harris

3. What is the cruising altitude of the plane that makes Krakauer realize how absurd it seems to climb that distance as it is so close to Everest's summit measurement?
(a) 50,000 feet
(b) 35,000 feet
(c) 30,000 feet
(d) 20,000 feet

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?

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

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

4. Who does Krakauer see climbing up to the summit and who appears as looking beat?

5. Sherpas make up ______ of all deaths on Mount Everest, according to Krakauer.

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