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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the highest camp on Mount Everest?
(a) Camp Three
(b) Camp Four
(c) Camp Two
(d) Camp Five

2. Where does Krakauer plan to go for more oxygen?
(a) Camp Two
(b) South Summit
(c) Base Camp
(d) Camp Three

3. Who gives a call to Groom, telling him to call off the climb?
(a) Jeremy Watson
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Anatoli Bourkeev
(d) Rob Hall

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

5. What is Krakauer's reaction to seeing climbers lined up to get to the summit?
(a) Alarmed
(b) Excited
(c) Bored
(d) Nervous

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Doug Hansen and __________ are being led up to the summit by Rob Hall as Krakauer begins his descent.

3. The route on this first climb is over the Khumbu Glacier which is in the part called ________________.

4. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?

5. Who is in charge of making medical decisions for Fischer's group, although she has no altitude experience?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Krakauer say about the condition of Scott Fischer as he sees him coming up to the summit as well?

2. Why do Krakauer and Hansen have troubles getting out of their sleeping bags in the morning?

3. Describe the character of Mike Groom.

4. What has Goran Kropp been doing on Mount Everest?

5. Why are the climbers eager to leave Lobuje?

6. Describe Scott Fischer.

7. Describe the Icefall.

8. What do the Sherpas do in preparation for the climbers to begin the eventual ascent to the summit?

9. How experienced are the climbers in Hall's group?

10. Why does Fischer have to descend to help one of his clients, instead of one of the guides?

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