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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. Which leader of the South African group does not appear to be doing well?
(a) Bruce Hammond
(b) Brent Rumnan
(c) Brian Hillard
(d) Bruce Herrod

2. What is the cruising altitude of the plane that makes Krakauer realize how absurd it seems to climb that distance as it is so close to Everest's summit measurement?
(a) 50,000 feet
(b) 30,000 feet
(c) 20,000 feet
(d) 35,000 feet

3. Who was supposed to have set up lines along the pathway up to the summit?
(a) Hall and Fischer
(b) Mike Groom
(c) Anatoli Bourkeev
(d) Sherpas from each team

4. What is the name of Scott Fischer's climbing organization?
(a) Mountain Madness
(b) Mountain Explorers
(c) Adventure Consultants
(d) Adventure Galore

5. What is the name of John Krakauer's wife?
(a) Mary
(b) Lori
(c) Linda
(d) Michelle

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Krakauer plan to go for more oxygen?

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

3. What do some of the climbers unpack when they are getting ready for their first acclimatization climb, much to Krakauer's alarm?

4. What does Krakauer notice about the Sherpas' culture when they arrive in Namche?

5. The Icefall is a dangerous area that is laid out in ropes and _____________.

(see the answer key)

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