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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. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?
(a) Lola Harris
(b) Fiona Stevenson
(c) Maddie Lane
(d) Mary Richardson

2. Who led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?
(a) EPA
(b) Commercial guides
(c) Climbers
(d) Sherpas

3. After whom is Mount Everest named?
(a) Sir George Everest
(b) No one
(c) Annabelle Everest
(d) Sir Joseph Evers

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

5. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?
(a) Dalai Lama
(b) Sir Edmund Hillary
(c) Greg Ball
(d) Scott Fischer

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did the Mount Everest tragedy as described in the book take place among the climbers in Rob Hall's and Scott Fischer's teams?

2. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?

3. Who is Krakauer impressed with in his group because he keeps up a steady pace?

4. Who seems to act like a sort of mayor in the 'town' of Base Camp?

5. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.

(see the answer key)

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