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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. Who is the retired colonel who enjoys climbing because it gives him a mission in his new civilian life?
(a) Andy Harris
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) John Taske
(d) Beck Weathers

2. What does Krakauer notice about the Sherpas' culture when they arrive in Namche?
(a) How disrespectful they are
(b) How old they are
(c) How many there are
(d) American clothing and movies

3. What is the final destination of the first hike of the climbers in Rob Hall's group?
(a) Base Camp
(b) Camp One
(c) South Col
(d) Camp Two

4. Doug Hansen and __________ are being led up to the summit by Rob Hall as Krakauer begins his descent.
(a) Yasuko Namba
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Gau
(d) Neil Beidleman

5. Where do the climbers rest for two days after their first acclimatization climb?
(a) Loubje
(b) Base Camp
(c) Camp One
(d) Camp Two

Short Answer Questions

1. Hall only makes his climbers hike a few miles a day because of the _______________.

2. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

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

4. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?

5. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hall only have his group walk a few hours a day?

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

3. Why are the climbers eager to leave Lobuje?

4. Describe Krakauer's feelings when he reaches the summit in his description at the beginning of this book.

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

6. Describe Scott Fischer.

7. Why does Sir Edmund Hillary criticize Rob Hall and similar Everest guides?

8. Describe the character of Mike Groom.

9. What phrase does Krakauer use to describe the people on the trip with him right now?

10. Describe the character of Rob Hall.

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