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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. In the summer of 1936, what caused Toni Kurz and his group of climbers to turn back?
(a) One climber was hit by a stone.
(b) One climber's pack was lost.
(c) One climber was injured in a fall.
(d) One climber began getting ill.

2. Where did Rebitch and Vörg end their third day?
(a) The railroad tunnel.
(b) The Swallow's Nest.
(c) The Death Bivouac.
(d) The Mittellegi Hut.

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

4. Where did Rebitch and Vörg reach on their second day?
(a) The White Spider.
(b) The First Ice Field.
(c) The Second Ice Field.
(d) The Third Ice Field.

5. Who led the climb down the mountain after the ascent?
(a) Heckmair.
(b) Vörg.
(c) Kasparek.
(d) Harrer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two occupations does Kurt Maix have?

2. What qualities does Harrer say are necessary to climb the White Spider?

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

4. Where did Heckmair and Vörg stay while waiting to start their climb?

5. How many day's'provisions did the first climbers to attempt the North Face bring?

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