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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. What kind of role does Krakauer think Bourkeev sees himself as one of the guides?
(a) Medical
(b) Tour guide
(c) Technical
(d) Assisting

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

3. Which team does Krakauer think he sees through his camera lens as he looks up at the summit?
(a) Japanese
(b) German
(c) Monenegrin
(d) South African

4. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.
(a) Feared
(b) Paid
(c) Mocked
(d) Respected

5. What kind of attitude does Fischer have towards mountain climbing?
(a) Full speed ahead
(b) Zen and serene
(c) Don't take chances
(d) Highly organized and efficient

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krakauer notice in the sky after taking pictures? This is something that he had not noticed before.

2. Where is Camp Four located on Mount Everest?

3. Harris and his wife helped run a clinic at __________ which is on the way to Base Camp.

4. What is the name of the highest camp on Mount Everest?

5. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?

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