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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. Hall says it's actually easy to get up the mountain, "The trick is get down _________."
(a) In time
(b) In one piece
(c) Without falling
(d) Alive

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

3. Who sneaks into Tibet and makes it up to 21,000 feet where he finds a cache of supplies, but dies anyway?
(a) Tenzing
(b) Corgay
(c) Rufussion
(d) Wilson

4. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?
(a) He has not climbed Everest before.
(b) He does not speak English.
(c) He is already wearing his gear.
(d) He has climbed Everest ten times.

5. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.
(a) Carry extra rope
(b) Rope themselves together
(c) Use rope nets
(d) Use safety clips

Short Answer Questions

1. Who looked to be the strongest, but is worn out by the quick pace at the start?

2. What is the answer to #93's other main role for Fischer's group?

3. What is Harris' wife's occupation?

4. What was Mount Everest's first official name?

5. Hall says, "I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get through this season without something ______ happening up high."

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. List some of the amenities the climbers have while at Base Camp.

3. Describe the character of Mike Groom.

4. What is different about this climbing experience from other climbing experiences Krakauer has had?

5. What are some examples of Krakauer's potential feelings of snobbery towards Mount Everest?

6. Why does Doug Hansen stay behind while the rest of the climbers head up to Camp Three?

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

8. What does Krakauer realize about his breathing when they reach Base Camp again before starting their second acclimatization climb?

9. What does Krakauer help Ang Dorje with when they are back at Camp One?

10. Describe Andy Harris and what Krakauer learns about him as they hike.

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