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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 is critical of the treatment of the Sherpa by Fischer's medical team?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Mike Groom
(c) John Krakauer
(d) Rob Hall

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

3. Which team climber falls to the ground when he reaches the summit?
(a) Sandy Pittman
(b) Joe Fischer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Doug Hansen

4. What quality is Krakauer impressed with as the answer to #110 comes down the mountain?
(a) His speed
(b) His strength
(c) His discipline
(d) His determination

5. Who is not wearing his goggles, although he is quickly reminded to do so?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Neil Beidleman
(c) Stuart Hutchison
(d) John Krakauer

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the large chunks into which the glacier breaks?

2. What causes the brain damage in the Sherpa?

3. Who tells one of Fischer's Sherpas to stay behind?

4. What does the team Krakauer saw in his camera lens come back to Camp Four to report?

5. What is keeping the men in the tent from getting out of their sleeping bags?

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