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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. What is the name of John Krakauer's wife?
(a) Mary
(b) Lori
(c) Michelle
(d) Linda

2. Which magazine does Krakauer query in order to climb Mount Everest for a story?
(a) Outside
(b) Field and Stream
(c) The Rock
(d) Mountain Climbing

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

4. What is Harris' wife's occupation?
(a) Physician
(b) Novelist
(c) Writer
(d) Veterinarian

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Krakauer help when they reach Camp One?

2. Sherpas make up ______ of all deaths on Mount Everest, according to Krakauer.

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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