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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Everest Base Camp: May 13, 1996 - 17,600 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the nationality of the two climbers who are thought to have reached the summit first, although they never returned to camp?
(a) British
(b) German
(c) French
(d) Indian

2. From what side has the team in #151 ascended Everest?
(a) Indian Ocean
(b) Nepal
(c) Tibetan
(d) Asian

3. 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

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

5. Krakauer sees a dead body wrapped in a ______________ as they are climbing their second acclimatization climb.
(a) Red sheet
(b) Blue sheet
(c) White sheet
(d) Silver wrap

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?

2. Who removes his mask and does not use it as they begin their descent?

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

4. How many people in Hall's group (besides Hall) have ever climbed above 8,000 feet?

5. Who gives the injured person in #137 his spare canister of oxygen?

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