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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. Who stays behind and doesn't climb with the group on this particular day?
(a) John Krakauer
(b) Andy Harris
(c) David Brashears
(d) Doug Hansen

2. Who is described as being from New Zealand, having a full beard, and being gregarious and funny?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Anatoli Bourkeev
(d) Andy Harris

3. Krakauer believes climbing Everest is not about the adrenaline rush, but it is 'more about ___________."
(a) Enduring pain
(b) Loving struggles
(c) Surviving
(d) Making it

4. Who is in charge of making medical decisions for Fischer's group, although she has no altitude experience?
(a) Helen Wilton
(b) Ingrid Hunt
(c) John Terrence
(d) Sue Mackenzie

5. Who does Krakauer help when they reach Camp One?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Ang Dorje
(c) Ang Roshula
(d) Roubleman

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do the climbers who find Wilson's body bury him?

3. Where is the team supposed to climb to on this particular day in the novel?

4. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?

5. What is affecting Krukauer's ability to think clearly while at the summit of Mount Everest?

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