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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 described as being from New Zealand, having a full beard, and being gregarious and funny?
(a) Andy Harris
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Anatoli Bourkeev
(d) Rob Hall

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

3. What doesn't Base Camp have as one of its many luxurious amenities?
(a) Electricity
(b) Hot tubs
(c) Hot water
(d) Satellite phone

4. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?
(a) Sherpas
(b) Sholas
(c) Saldas
(d) Sherpos

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Krakauer plan to go for more oxygen?

3. What does Krakauer help the Sherpas chop ice for when they get back to camp?

4. Who was Hall's first partner when he began his climbing operation?

5. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the character of Mike Groom.

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

4. Describe the Icefall.

5. Describe Scott Fischer.

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

7. Which two people are in the picture Krakauer takes when he gets to the summit?

8. After whom was Mount Everest named after?

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

10. Who were the first climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

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