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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Kanchung—Taboos and Mysteries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Messner attribute the quote that begins his book?
(a) Sir Francis Young.
(b) Sir Francis Younglin.
(c) Sir Francis Younghusband.
(d) Sir Francis Youngman.

2. In 1924, which of the British climbers set a record for the highest altitude reached climbing without oxygen?
(a) Norton.
(b) Bruce.
(c) Somervell.
(d) Mallory.

3. In the Kanchung chapter as Messner and Bulle returned to Europe, how did Messner characterize the way Bulle was feeling?
(a) Helpless.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Helpful.
(d) Hopeless.

4. How many British attempts to ascend Mount Everest were undertaken between 1921 and 1949?
(a) Seven.
(b) Ten.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

5. What was NOT one of the crops that the Tibetan economy was based on?
(a) Wheat.
(b) Peas.
(c) Barley.
(d) Corn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the first person to try to scale Everest alone?

2. How large is Tibet?

3. According to tests, at what altitude could climbers survive at with the use of artificial oxygen?

4. What was the name of the Tibetan who helped the first person who wanted to scale Everest alone enter Tibet illegally?

5. Who had a special camera with him on expeditions in 1922 and 1924?

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