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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. When they arrived at the Eiger in 1936, what new route did Angerer and Rainer want to try on the North Face?
(a) A new route to the First Ice Field.
(b) A new route to the Second Ice Field from the First Ice Field..
(c) A new route to the White Spider from the Third Ice Field.
(d) A new route to the Third Ice Field from the Second Ice Field.

2. What disadvantage did the Maags have during their climb?
(a) Otto had a disfigured foot.
(b) They were ill.
(c) They were underequipped.
(d) Otto had injured his wrist.

3. On Rebitsch and Vörg's return to the base of the North Face later in the month, what do they decide to do?
(a) Place ropes across treacherous areas of their intended climb.
(b) Stock food and water at good locations up the slope.
(c) Carve footholds in the lower part of the steep slope.
(d) Create a well-stocked camp a day's climb up the mountain.

4. What did Rebisch and Vörg do to make a place to spend the night on the mountain?
(a) They made a shelter of rocks.
(b) They made camp with their tents.
(c) They cut seats in the ice.
(d) They made a makeshift hut.

5. What happened on Reiss and Blach's attempt to climb the North Face in 1950?
(a) Reiss became ill.
(b) Reiss injured his head.
(c) Blach lost his pack.
(d) Blach broke his arm.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many nights did Corti, Longhi, Nothdurft and Mayer bivouac on the North Face?

2. In the summer of 1936, what caused Toni Kurz and his group of climbers to turn back?

3. Where did Guido Tonella interview Corti?

4. What year did Harrer escape from the prison camp?

5. Where did Rebitsch and Vörg climb to, after spending the night on the mountain?

(see the answer key)

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