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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 16, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is described as a difficult man who has deceived many people and created enemies on the mountain?
(a) Woodall
(b) Anatoli Bourkeev
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Scott Fischer

2. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?
(a) He has not climbed Everest before.
(b) He has climbed Everest ten times.
(c) He is already wearing his gear.
(d) He does not speak English.

3. Who is in charge of making medical decisions for Fischer's group, although she has no altitude experience?
(a) Ingrid Hunt
(b) Helen Wilton
(c) John Terrence
(d) Sue Mackenzie

4. What causes the brain damage in the Sherpa?
(a) Poison
(b) Lack of oxygen
(c) Cancer
(d) Bacteria

5. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Tenzing
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Scott Fischer

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?

2. The Icefall is a dangerous area that is laid out in ropes and _____________.

3. How many people in Hall's group (besides Hall) have ever climbed above 8,000 feet?

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

5. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his oxygen tank because he wants to conserve his oxygen as he waits for other climbers?

(see the answer key)

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