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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. Who gives the injured person in #137 his spare canister of oxygen?
(a) Lopsang
(b) John Krakauer
(c) Neil Beidleman
(d) Anatoli Bourkeev

2. In what year did the Mount Everest tragedy as described in the book take place among the climbers in Rob Hall's and Scott Fischer's teams?
(a) 1996
(b) 1997
(c) 1995
(d) 1994

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

4. Who is Krakauer's tent mate at Camp Two?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Helen Wilton

5. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?
(a) Sherpos
(b) Sholas
(c) Sherpas
(d) Saldas

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where do the climbers who find Wilson's body bury him?

3. Who meets Krakauer at the airport when he lands in India for his climbing journey?

4. The route on this first climb is over the Khumbu Glacier which is in the part called ________________.

5. Where is Camp Four located on Mount Everest?

(see the answer key)

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