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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. Sherpas make up ______ of all deaths on Mount Everest, according to Krakauer.
(a) Three quarters
(b) 90%
(c) One third
(d) One half

2. Who is critical of the treatment of the Sherpa by Fischer's medical team?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) John Krakauer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Scott Fischer

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

4. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Mike Groom
(c) Tenzing
(d) Rob Hall

5. What has NOT left Krukauer feeling drained when he reaches the summit?
(a) Lack of sleep
(b) Illness
(c) No water
(d) Thin air

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sneaks into Tibet and makes it up to 21,000 feet where he finds a cache of supplies, but dies anyway?

2. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?

3. What kind of attitude does Fischer have towards mountain climbing?

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

5. Who is the quiet Australian that is the third guide in Rob Hall's group that is climbing to the summit?

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