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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. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his oxygen tank because he wants to conserve his oxygen as he waits for other climbers?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) David Brashears
(c) Andy Harris
(d) Scott Fischer

2. Who gives a call to Groom, telling him to call off the climb?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Jeremy Watson
(d) Anatoli Bourkeev

3. Who is described as a difficult man who has deceived many people and created enemies on the mountain?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Anatoli Bourkeev
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Woodall

4. What is the name of the highest camp on Mount Everest?
(a) Camp Two
(b) Camp Four
(c) Camp Three
(d) Camp Five

5. What is the final destination of the first hike of the climbers in Rob Hall's group?
(a) Base Camp
(b) South Col
(c) Camp One
(d) Camp Two

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Krakauer worried when he reaches the summit, so much so that he can not enjoy his time there?

2. Who is NOT one of the climbers that decides to turn back when they realize they will reach the summit later than they should?

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

4. Krakauer sees a dead body wrapped in a ______________ as they are climbing their second acclimatization climb.

5. Who decides to dress lightly, thinking the sun will warm him up, but instead finds out the wind makes him very cold?

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