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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tragedy of 1957.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What country was Harrer imprisoned in during World War II?
(a) India.
(b) France.
(c) Turkey.
(d) Italy.

2. Where did Guido Tonella interview Corti?
(a) In a hotel.
(b) On the mountain.
(c) In the hospital.
(d) At the base of the North Face.

3. How many nights did Pierre Julien and Maurice Coutin spend on the mountain during their 1952 climb?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

4. When did Pierre Julien and Maurice Coutin climb the North Face?
(a) July 1952.
(b) August 1952.
(c) September 1952.
(d) June 1952.

5. To what does Harrer attribute the fact that Longhi was unable to climb up the rope after he fell?
(a) He didn't know the proper technique.
(b) He was disoriented by the fall.
(c) His wrist was strained and swollen.
(d) It would have been impossible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Tonella think of Corti's description of what happened?

2. On Buhl's 1952 climb, what blocked his progress at the Ramp?

3. When do Rebitsch and Vörg finally attempt their climb?

4. What nationality was the second team to successfully climb the North Face?

5. What disadvantage did the Maags have during their climb?

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