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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Everest Base Camp: April 12, 1996 - 17,600 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the Base Camp manager for the group?
(a) David Brashears
(b) Helen Wilton
(c) Sue Sparks
(d) Maxwell Huntington

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

3. Who seems to act like a sort of mayor in the 'town' of Base Camp?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Rob Hall
(d) John Krakauer

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) German
(c) French
(d) British

5. What does Krakauer says deepens when he hears that an inexperienced climber makes it to the top of Everest?
(a) Desire
(b) Pride
(c) Snobbery
(d) Willingness

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

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

4. Who led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?

5. How many times has Fischer climbed Mount Everest?

(see the answer key)

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