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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. How many times has Fischer climbed Mount Everest?
(a) 4
(b) 5
(c) 3
(d) 1

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

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

4. Who is the quiet Australian that is the third guide in Rob Hall's group that is climbing to the summit?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Matthew Good
(c) Jeremy Stillwater
(d) David Brashears

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which magazine does Krakauer query in order to climb Mount Everest for a story?

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

3. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.

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

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

(see the answer key)

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