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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. In what is Base Camp located?
(a) Dense forest
(b) Underground
(c) Natural ampitheatre
(d) Large cave

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

3. What does Krakauer says deepens when he hears that an inexperienced climber makes it to the top of Everest?
(a) Willingness
(b) Pride
(c) Snobbery
(d) Desire

4. 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

5. Doug Hansen and __________ are being led up to the summit by Rob Hall as Krakauer begins his descent.
(a) Neil Beidleman
(b) Yasuko Namba
(c) Gau
(d) Andy Harris

Short Answer Questions

1. Who meets Krakauer at the airport when he lands in India for his climbing journey?

2. Who led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?

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

4. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?

5. Who looked to be the strongest, but is worn out by the quick pace at the start?

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