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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lhotse Face: April 29, 1996 - 23,400 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) Disastraous
(b) Bad
(c) Good
(d) Miraculous

2. Who sneaks into Tibet and makes it up to 21,000 feet where he finds a cache of supplies, but dies anyway?
(a) Rufussion
(b) Corgay
(c) Wilson
(d) Tenzing

3. Who is the overachieving doctor, one who is actually hooked on climbing for its real challenges?
(a) John Taske
(b) Beck Weathers
(c) Andy Harris
(d) Doug Hansen

4. What is Krakauer's reaction to seeing climbers lined up to get to the summit?
(a) Excited
(b) Alarmed
(c) Nervous
(d) Bored

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ang Dorje called by the other climbers in the group?

2. What did Willi Unsoeld, a man from Krakauer's hometown, do that inspired Krakauer to climb?

3. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?

4. Who is the Base Camp manager for the group?

5. Who is Krakauer impressed with in his group because he keeps up a steady pace?

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