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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 is the Base Camp manager for the group?
(a) Sue Sparks
(b) David Brashears
(c) Helen Wilton
(d) Maxwell Huntington

2. Who seems to act like a sort of mayor in the 'town' of Base Camp?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) John Krakauer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Andy Harris

3. In what is Base Camp located?
(a) Dense forest
(b) Large cave
(c) Underground
(d) Natural ampitheatre

4. Krakauer considers himself to be _____ to think he has what it takes to climb Everest.
(a) Confident
(b) An expert
(c) Delusional
(d) Courageous

5. What is obscuring the actual peak for the team climbing in #151, making it look much closer than it actually is?
(a) Snowfall
(b) A ridge
(c) Shadows
(d) Heavy clouds

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Krakauer help when they reach Camp One?

2. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?

3. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?

4. Who looked to be the strongest, but is worn out by the quick pace at the start?

5. What is Krakauer's reaction to seeing climbers lined up to get to the summit?

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