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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 assembles Fischer's team in order to continue their descent?
(a) John Krakauer
(b) Neil Beidleman
(c) John Taske
(d) Mike Groom

2. The Japanese team was quoted as saying, "Above 8,000 meters is not a place where people can afford ________."
(a) Pity
(b) Hesitation
(c) Morality
(d) To help

3. Who is the only other member of Hall's team, besides Krakauer, that is still able to climb?
(a) Stuart Hutchison
(b) Beck Weathers
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Mike Groom

4. What is Krakauer handed when he arrives in Base Camp, causing him to sit down and realize just what he has been through?
(a) Beer
(b) Computer
(c) Towel
(d) Phone

5. Who is concerned that neither Fischer nor any of his other clients have reached the top at this point?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) John Krakauer
(c) Neil Beidleman
(d) Doug Hansen

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose flag had Krakauer brought with him to pose with at the summit, although he leaves it in his bag?

2. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his tank of oxygen in order to conserve oxygen?

3. Which climber is found to be still breathing, but very near death. much to the surprise of everyone?

4. Who admits he perhaps did not always speak up to the other guides when he should have?

5. Which team climber falls to the ground when he reaches the summit?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Krakauer and other climbers from Hall's group when they fly back to Katmandu?

2. What does Hutchison tell Krakauer which surprises him?

3. What does Brashears radio into camp as many of the climbers are at Camp Two?

4. What does Groom say about the tanks of oxygen at the South Summit, even though Harris was mistaken about this fact?

5. Which route did the Indian team take in order to reach the summit?

6. Why does Mike Groom give Krakauer his tank of oxygen?

7. Why does Pittman fall to the ground as they are approaching the summit?

8. What items was Krakauer going to take out of his pack when he got to the summit, although he decides not to once he is there?

9. What does Krakauer realize about the hiker he thought to be Harris?

10. What risks go up as the oxygen in Krakauer's tank begins to decrease?

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