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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. Who did Harrer tell about his plans to climb the North Face?
(a) No one.
(b) Only his future mother-in-law.
(c) Only his future wife.
(d) Only his family.

2. Where did Toni Kurz die?
(a) On the mountain, before rescuers could arrive.
(b) On the mountain, feet away from rescuers.
(c) On he way down the mountain, being carried by rescuers.
(d) At the bottom of the mountain, after being brought down by rescuers.

3. When do Rebitsch and Vörg finally attempt their climb?
(a) In the second week of August.
(b) In the last week of July.
(c) In the third week of August.
(d) In the first week of August.

4. What year was the Eiger's North Face still climbed?
(a) 1928.
(b) 1948.
(c) 1958.
(d) 1938.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused the people on the ground to lose sight of the first climbers up the North Face on their third day?

2. What year was the Eiger first climbed?

3. What did the first description of the North Face from above say about it?

4. Why did Heckmair and Vörg have modern equipment for their climb?

5. What do Rebitsch and Vörg find when they start up the mountain?

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