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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. Hall says, "I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get through this season without something ______ happening up high."
(a) Bad
(b) Miraculous
(c) Disastraous
(d) Good

2. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?
(a) A dead body
(b) A spare oxygen tank
(c) A rogue camp
(d) A kata

3. What is the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?
(a) Mountain Madness
(b) Adventure Consultants
(c) Mountain Explorers
(d) Adventure Galore

4. Who is Krakauer impressed with in his group because he keeps up a steady pace?
(a) John Taske
(b) Frank Fischbeck
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Doug Hansen

5. What is the final destination of the first hike of the climbers in Rob Hall's group?
(a) South Col
(b) Camp One
(c) Base Camp
(d) Camp Two

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Mount Everest's first official name?

2. What is the acronym for the illness Topche comes down with?

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

4. Who were the first known climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

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

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