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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Northeast Ridge: May 10, 1996 - 28,550 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Mike Groom
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Tenzing

2. While at the summit, Krakauer takes photos of ___________ and Andy Harris.
(a) Michael Biedleman
(b) Anatoli Bourkeev
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Rob Hall

3. What do some of the climbers unpack when they are getting ready for their first acclimatization climb, much to Krakauer's alarm?
(a) White gear
(b) Fingerless gloves
(c) New boots
(d) Thin jackets

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

5. What time did Fischer and Hall decide as turn around time, even though there is no formal announcement to the team?
(a) 2:00PM
(b) 12:00PM
(c) 1:00PM
(d) 3:00PM

Short Answer Questions

1. Who seems to act like a sort of mayor in the 'town' of Base Camp?

2. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?

3. What is on the trail that slows down the hikers as they move along the glacier?

4. Which climbers were found ill, but alive, although no one stopped to help them?

5. Who is critical of the treatment of the Sherpa by Fischer's medical team?

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