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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. As alluded to in the North Col chapter, at what altitude did Messner and Nena plan to set up their midway camp?
(a) 6,000 meters.
(b) 6,250 meters.
(c) 7,000 meters.
(d) 6,750 meters.

2. When Messner finally reached the summit, how did he feel?
(a) Overwhelmed.
(b) Completely empty.
(c) Buoyant.
(d) Elated.

3. When Messner and his team finally set off on July 13 from the base camp, how many yaks were carrying Messner's supplies?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

4. 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?
(a) His diary.
(b) His handkerchief.
(c) His compass.
(d) His pocket knife.

5. In 1922, when an avalanche hit the climbers on the Chang La face, how many Sherpas were killed?
(a) Five.
(b) One.
(c) Seven.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was NOT one of the crops that the Tibetan economy was based on?

3. Why had no Tibetans ever considered climbing the gigantic summits that were all around them?

4. Even though Messner's tent only weighed 2 kilos, the tent could withstand winds that were how strong?

5. How many years of experience did the man who led the second British expedition to Mount Everest have?

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