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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summit: 1:25 p.m., May 10, 1996 - 29,028 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Krakauer plan to go for more oxygen?
(a) Base Camp
(b) South Summit
(c) Camp Two
(d) Camp Three

3. Harris and __________ are leading the group on the way to Camp Two.
(a) John Taske
(b) John Krakauer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Beck Weathers

4. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?
(a) He has not climbed Everest before.
(b) He is already wearing his gear.
(c) He does not speak English.
(d) He has climbed Everest ten times.

5. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Mountain Explorers
(b) Mountain Madness
(c) Adventure Consultants
(d) Everest Evertons

Short Answer Questions

1. In what is Base Camp located?

2. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?

3. Who was Hall's first partner when he began his climbing operation?

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

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

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