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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 Messner began his descent, what disturbed him the most?
(a) His cough.
(b) His numbness.
(c) His exhaustion.
(d) His ennui.

2. Why had no Tibetans ever considered climbing the gigantic summits that were all around them?
(a) It was simply too dangerous.
(b) The mountains were the home of the gods.
(c) The mountains were not to be tamed.
(d) It was too expensive.

3. As Messner prepareed for his solo climb in 1980 in the Kanchung chapter, for how long had Messner been divorced?
(a) Five years.
(b) Eight years.
(c) Three years.
(d) One year.

4. In what city did the authorities have a celebratory reception for Messner and his team?
(a) Peking.
(b) Lhasa.
(c) Shingu.
(d) Kathmandu.

5. What did the CMA want to turn the ruins of the Rongbuk Monastery into?
(a) A hotel.
(b) An observation post.
(c) A weather station.
(d) A general store.

Short Answer Questions

1. After erecting his tent on the second day, how many pictures did Messner take before abandoning photography and climbing into his tent?

2. In what year did Norton climb as far as the Great Couloir?

3. 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?

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

5. How long did Messner need to recover after descending from the summit of Mount Everest?

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