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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. From what country is the man who is trying to ascent to the summit on his own?
(a) Sweden
(b) Norway
(c) Germany
(d) France

2. Which of the guides have already become ill as a result of the conditions at Lobuje?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Andy Harris
(d) Scott Fischer

3. Krakauer considers himself to be _____ to think he has what it takes to climb Everest.
(a) Delusional
(b) Confident
(c) An expert
(d) Courageous

4. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?
(a) 4
(b) 6
(c) 3
(d) 5

5. From what country is the answer to #27?
(a) United States
(b) New Zealand
(c) India
(d) Kahzakstan

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Krakauer plan to go for more oxygen?

2. What is the cruising altitude of the plane that makes Krakauer realize how absurd it seems to climb that distance as it is so close to Everest's summit measurement?

3. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?

4. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?

5. Who does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?

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