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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. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.
(a) Mocked
(b) Feared
(c) Paid
(d) Respected

2. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?
(a) Boots
(b) Oxygen
(c) Food
(d) Gear

3. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.
(a) Use safety clips
(b) Carry extra rope
(c) Rope themselves together
(d) Use rope nets

4. Who was Hall's first partner when he began his climbing operation?
(a) Greg Ball
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Andy Harris

5. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?
(a) Sherpas
(b) Saldas
(c) Sholas
(d) Sherpos

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?

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

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

4. What does Krakauer notice in the sky after taking pictures? This is something that he had not noticed before.

5. What was the nationality of the two climbers who are thought to have reached the summit first, although they never returned to camp?

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