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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 does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?
(a) His parents
(b) His wife
(c) His partner
(d) His brother

2. What time did Fischer and Hall decide as turn around time, even though there is no formal announcement to the team?
(a) 2:00PM
(b) 3:00PM
(c) 1:00PM
(d) 12:00PM

3. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his oxygen tank because he wants to conserve his oxygen as he waits for other climbers?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) David Brashears

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

5. What are the jobs Krakauer takes up in order to finance his climbing hobby?
(a) Fishing and sailing
(b) Carpentry and writing
(c) Surveying and geocaching
(d) Fishing and carpentry

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only treatment for the illness mentioned in #91?

2. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?

3. Which climber is found to be still breathing, but very near death. much to the surprise of everyone?

4. While at the summit, Krakauer takes photos of ___________ and Andy Harris.

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

(see the answer key)

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