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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 the Chomolungma chapter, what did Messner use when climbing to aid his balance?
(a) Ski sticks.
(b) Tree branches.
(c) Pool cues.
(d) Walking sticks.

2. On the way back to the base camp in the Rongbuk chapter, where did the team stop to refill their supplies?
(a) In Lhasa.
(b) In Shisha.
(c) In Peking.
(d) In Shekar.

3. As Messner returned to Europe to begin his lecture tour in the Kanchung chapter, how many weeks had he just spent in Nepal?
(a) Twelve weeks.
(b) Six weeks.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Eight weeks.

4. As Messner headed out from the tent on August 20, what did he carry with him?
(a) His camera.
(b) His ski sticks.
(c) His tent.
(d) His rucksack.

5. Who was responsible for producing the film about Messner's Ama Dablam expedition?
(a) Sepia Tian-Chi.
(b) Jurgen Lehmann.
(c) Shisha Pangma.
(d) Joachim Hoelzgen.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Messner began his descent, what disturbed him the most?

2. When Nena first asked Messner to go for a walk with him at the beginning of the North Col chapter to explore the area around the base camp, Messner told her to wait for him. How long did Messner think it would be before he'd be ready to go?

3. What was the name of the woman that Messner was married to?

4. When the climbing team woke up in the Sherpa hut at the beginning of Messner's book, how long did they have to reach Syangpoche?

5. As the Chomolungma chapter opens and Messner finally began his ascent of Everest, how long had he been at an altitude of 5000 meters or higher?

(see the answer key)

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