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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. According to Messner, altitude made him irritable and nervous. What did altitude NOT affect for Messner?
(a) His courage.
(b) His will-power.
(c) His enthusiasm.
(d) His strength.

2. In the Kanchung chapter, how many lectures was Messner scheduled to give during his European lecture tour?
(a) Sixty.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Fifty-two.
(d) Forty.

3. As Messner described Nena watching his ascent from the base campin the Chomolungma chapter, what did Messner liken his tracks to from Nena's perspective?
(a) A winding road.
(b) A shoelace.
(c) A pearl necklace.
(d) A ruler.

4. When did the Dalai Lama flee from Tibet?
(a) March 1960.
(b) March 1961.
(c) March 1959.
(d) March 1958.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When climbing, how many paces did Messner take between rests according to the Chomolungma chapter?

2. As alluded to in the North Col chapter, as Messner and Nena approached the North Col, what alarmed Messner the most?

3. After sharing barley beer with a family in the Four Dragon Village in the Rongbuk chapter, what did Messner leave with the family as a guest gift?

4. On the second British expedition's assent of Everest, which team member was nauseous and did not continue on past 7,600 meters with the rest of the team?

5. In the Kanchung chapter as Messner and Bulle returned to Europe, how did Messner characterize the way Bulle was feeling?

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