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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. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?
(a) Empty
(b) Dirty
(c) Clean
(d) Efficient

2. What kind of attitude does Fischer have towards mountain climbing?
(a) Don't take chances
(b) Full speed ahead
(c) Highly organized and efficient
(d) Zen and serene

3. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?
(a) Britain
(b) India
(c) China
(d) Australia

4. Fischer is from _________.
(a) Spokane
(b) Portland
(c) Seattle
(d) Boston

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Harris and his wife helped run a clinic at __________ which is on the way to Base Camp.

2. 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?

3. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

4. Who carries most of the gear for the climbers as they continue their hike up the mountain?

5. Hall says, "I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get through this season without something ______ happening up high."

(see the answer key)

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