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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 led an effort to clean up Base Camp when it was dirty in the 70's and 80's?
(a) EPA
(b) Climbers
(c) Sherpas
(d) Commercial guides

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

3. Hall says, "I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get through this season without something ______ happening up high."
(a) Disastraous
(b) Good
(c) Miraculous
(d) Bad

4. What does Hutchison ask Krakauer to check because it does not feel right?
(a) Pack
(b) Oxygen tank
(c) Coat
(d) Climbing harness

5. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Tenzing
(c) Mike Groom
(d) Scott Fischer

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sneaks into Tibet and makes it up to 21,000 feet where he finds a cache of supplies, but dies anyway?

2. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?

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

4. Who almost falls off the side of the rock face because he tries to climb before the ropes are secured?

5. Where do the climbers rest for two days after their first acclimatization climb?

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