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

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

3. What problem did Heckmair have during the night?
(a) His stomach was upset.
(b) His hands began to freeze.
(c) His rope sling began to slip.
(d) Rocks slid down and hit his arm.

4. What warning did the Swiss government issue to climbers?
(a) A warning that the Eiger's North Face would be prohibited if there were another accident.
(b) A warning that rescue and recovery efforts were not guaranteed.
(c) A warning that climbing the mountain was prohibited.
(d) A warning not to attempt to climb during June or July due to bad weather.

5. In the story the author tells at the beginning of the book, how does the climber criticize Harrer's idea to write about the Eiger?
(a) He says the book will either be too detailed or too general.
(b) He says the book will be inaccessible and obscure.
(c) He says the book will be boring and unreadable.
(d) He says the book will either be sensationalistic or unnecessary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Toni Kurz's party say to Allmen when he called to them?

2. When was the first attempt to climb the North Face?

3. How high is the Eiger?

4. Where did Rebitch and Vörg reach on their second day?

5. What trapped Primas and Gollackner on the mountain?

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