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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Ascent of the Face.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many climbers were there in the first party to attempt to climb the North Face?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. Where did Allmen call to Toni Kurz and his party from?
(a) An opposite ridge.
(b) A tent across an ice field.
(c) A hut on the mountain.
(d) A window to the railroad.

3. How many day's'provisions did the first climbers to attempt the North Face bring?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

4. How did Harrer survive the avalanche at the Spider?
(a) He held himself with an axe.
(b) He was partially sheltered by an overhang.
(c) He was held by his piton.
(d) He held on to Kasparek.

5. What did Von Allmen make, as he waited for Toni Kurz and his group of climbers?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Hot cider.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Tea.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far did the first party to attempt to climb the North Face go on their first day?

2. When they arrived at the Eiger in 1936, what new route did Angerer and Rainer want to try on the North Face?

3. Where did Rebitch and Vörg end the fourth day of their climb?

4. What warning did the Swiss government issue to climbers?

5. How far did the first party to attempt to climb the North Face go on their second day?

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