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

2. The route on this first climb is over the Khumbu Glacier which is in the part called ________________.
(a) Glacier Fall
(b) Western Cwm
(c) Icefall Danger
(d) South Col

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

4. What does Krakauer says deepens when he hears that an inexperienced climber makes it to the top of Everest?
(a) Willingness
(b) Desire
(c) Snobbery
(d) Pride

5. What has Krakauer worried when he reaches the summit, so much so that he can not enjoy his time there?
(a) The appearance of Hall
(b) Low oxygen
(c) Lack of food
(d) The weather

Short Answer Questions

1. Who carries most of the gear for the climbers as they continue their hike up the mountain?

2. Which team does Krakauer think he sees through his camera lens as he looks up at the summit?

3. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?

4. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?

5. What is Ang Dorje called by the other climbers in the group?

(see the answer key)

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