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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Fate Made the Amendments, Four Shirts and an Overcoat, and Ascendancy of the Armchair.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What equipment was Harrer missing, that he realized he should have brought?
(a) Ice pitons.
(b) Carabiners.
(c) A cold weather harness.
(d) Heavy crampons.

2. What day did Harrer and Kasparek begin their 1938 climb of the North Face?
(a) July 7.
(b) July 21.
(c) July 28.
(d) July 14.

3. Where were Nothdurft and Mayer's bodies finally found?
(a) Lower down the east face of the mountain.
(b) At the top of the Spider.
(c) At the top of the mountain near the west face.
(d) Near the Ramp.

4. How many successful ascents of the North Face were made in 1956?
(a) Two.
(b) None.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

5. How did Reiss describe the thunderstorm that was going on when he reached the summit?
(a) As a welcome respite.
(b) As a tribulation.
(c) As good conditions.
(d) As the last straw.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Bonatti say about why he turned back, ending his climb attempt?

2. What happened to Söhnel and Moosmüller on their attempt to climb the North Face in 1956?

3. What cliff on the North Face did Karl Reiss attempt to climb?

4. What did Fritz crave and lack, after climbing the Spider?

5. Why did Karl Blach take Huber's place?

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