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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. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?
(a) Moco
(b) Tiya
(c) Kama
(d) Kata

2. What is Krakauer impatient about as he runs out of oxygen?
(a) The speed of his fellow climbers
(b) The picture taking
(c) Watching others descend
(d) Letting other climbers pass

3. What is the answer to #93's other main role for Fischer's group?
(a) Rope Expert
(b) End Climber
(c) Guide
(d) Base Camp Manager

4. Who does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?
(a) His wife
(b) His partner
(c) His parents
(d) His brother

5. Fischer is from _________.
(a) Boston
(b) Seattle
(c) Spokane
(d) Portland

Short Answer Questions

1. Sherpas make up ______ of all deaths on Mount Everest, according to Krakauer.

2. What is the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?

3. Hall only makes his climbers hike a few miles a day because of the _______________.

4. The Icefall is a dangerous area that is laid out in ropes and _____________.

5. Who is described as a difficult man who has deceived many people and created enemies on the mountain?

(see the answer key)

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