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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. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?
(a) Empty
(b) Dirty
(c) Efficient
(d) Clean
2. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?
(a) 5
(b) 3
(c) 6
(d) 4
3. The route on this first climb is over the Khumbu Glacier which is in the part called ________________.
(a) Icefall Danger
(b) South Col
(c) Western Cwm
(d) Glacier Fall
4. Who meets Krakauer at the airport when he lands in India for his climbing journey?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Anatoli Bourkeev
(d) Scott Fischer
5. What is the cruising altitude of the plane that makes Krakauer realize how absurd it seems to climb that distance as it is so close to Everest's summit measurement?
(a) 30,000 feet
(b) 20,000 feet
(c) 50,000 feet
(d) 35,000 feet
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Krakauer help when they reach Camp One?
2. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?
3. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?
4. What is Harris' wife's occupation?
5. What are the jobs Krakauer takes up in order to finance his climbing hobby?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe Andy Harris and what Krakauer learns about him as they hike.
2. How is the influence of Western culture seen in the village of Namche?
3. Why does Doug Hansen stay behind while the rest of the climbers head up to Camp Three?
4. Why do Krakauer and Hansen have troubles getting out of their sleeping bags in the morning?
5. What does Krakauer help Ang Dorje with when they are back at Camp One?
6. What does Krakauer describe Tenzing as saying about climbing Mount Everest?
7. What has Goran Kropp been doing on Mount Everest?
8. What does Krakauer say about the condition of Scott Fischer as he sees him coming up to the summit as well?
9. What alarms Krakauer as he begins to make his own descent from the summit?
10. Describe the character of Pete Shoening.
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