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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chomolungma—Ascent and Descent.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the Chinese assault on Mount Everest in 1975, how many Chinese and Tibetans were part of the expedition?
(a) 100.
(b) 200.
(c) 400.
(d) 300.

2. By what nickname was Tenzing Norgay known?
(a) Climbing Wonder.
(b) Tibetan Lord.
(c) Himalayan Tiger.
(d) Mountain Man.

3. On what day did Messner sign the contract with the CMA for his solo ascent of Mount Everest?
(a) April 3.
(b) May 3.
(c) September 3.
(d) August 3.

4. When Messner and Nena decided to leave their base camp and travel throughout the region because the weather on Everest was terrible in the Tibet chapter, where did they head to?
(a) Cho Oyu.
(b) Ama Dablam.
(c) Nangpa La.
(d) Tingri.

5. How many prefectures is Tibet divided into?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the CMA granted Messner a permit in the Kanchung chapter, approximately how much did Messner believe the expedition would cost?

2. According to the Chomolungma chapter, how far of a hike was it from the standing camp and the high camp?

3. What name is the 500-meter high ice wall known by?

4. With whom did Messner make his first Everest ascent?

5. When Messner realized that he needed a sponsor in order to gain access to the mountains in China, what did Messner consider offering to his sponsor in exchange for the sponsor's commitment to help Messner?

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