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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. 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?
(a) Norton.
(b) Somervell.
(c) Mallory.
(d) Morshead.

2. According to Messner, at what age he did begin climbing?
(a) Ten years old.
(b) Seven years old.
(c) Five years old.
(d) Thirteen years old.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many prefectures is Tibet divided into?

2. How many people were in the second expedition to Mount Everest in 1922?

3. Who were the first group of foreign mountaineers to undertake an expedition in Tibet after the creation of the People's Republic?

4. How many people were involved with the first group of foreign mountaineers to undertake an expedition in Tibet after the creation of the People's Republic?

5. In what year did the proclamation of the "Autonomous Region of Tibet" occur?

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