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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. Hall only makes his climbers hike a few miles a day because of the _______________.
(a) Bad weather
(b) Rough terrain
(c) Heat
(d) Thin air

2. Whose flag had Krakauer brought with him to pose with at the summit, although he leaves it in his bag?
(a) United States
(b) Outside magazine
(c) No one's
(d) Washington State

3. What is the cruising altitude of the plane that makes Krakauer realize how absurd it seems to climb that distance as it is so close to Everest's summit measurement?
(a) 35,000 feet
(b) 20,000 feet
(c) 50,000 feet
(d) 30,000 feet

4. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?
(a) A dead body
(b) A kata
(c) A rogue camp
(d) A spare oxygen tank

5. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.
(a) Carry extra rope
(b) Use safety clips
(c) Rope themselves together
(d) Use rope nets

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?

3. What has Krakauer worried when he reaches the summit, so much so that he can not enjoy his time there?

4. Who is not wearing his goggles, although he is quickly reminded to do so?

5. Krakauer makes his way to the top of __________ where he must wait for descending climbers to pass.

(see the answer key)

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