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

2. What role is Krakauer becoming less comfortable in, as the climbers in his group have not been told of the actual reason for his presence?
(a) Employee of the company
(b) Journalist
(c) Expert climber
(d) A guide

3. What does the team Krakauer saw in his camera lens come back to Camp Four to report?
(a) Bad weather prevented them from reaching the top
(b) Illness throughout their team
(c) They lost 2 men on the team
(d) They reached the summit

4. Who is the doctor for Fischer's group?
(a) Caroline Mackenzie
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Helen Wilton
(d) Ingrid Hunt

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who almost falls off the side of the rock face because he tries to climb before the ropes are secured?

2. Who is waiting for Fischer when he reaches the Everest summit because he feels indebted to him?

3. "One must have drive, but too much drive will get _____________"

4. Where do the climbers rest for two days after their first acclimatization climb?

5. Who gives a call to Groom, telling him to call off the climb?

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