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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 does Krakauer want to avoid by moving quickly up the face on the one rope?
(a) Talking
(b) A long line of climbers
(c) Fatigue
(d) Darkness

2. Who finally goes on to attach the lines that are necessary to allow the climbers up the mountain?
(a) Neil Beidleman
(b) Beck Weathers
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Andy Harris

3. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?
(a) Lola Harris
(b) Mary Richardson
(c) Maddie Lane
(d) Fiona Stevenson

4. Where is the team supposed to climb to on this particular day in the novel?
(a) Camp One
(b) Summit
(c) Base Camp
(d) Camp Three

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Hall's first partner when he began his climbing operation?

2. What does Krakauer notice about the Sherpas' culture when they arrive in Namche?

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

4. Who stays behind and doesn't climb with the group on this particular day?

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

(see the answer key)

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