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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 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 be inaccessible and obscure.
(b) He says the book will either be too detailed or too general.
(c) He says the book will be boring and unreadable.
(d) He says the book will either be sensationalistic or unnecessary.

2. Why does Harrer write about the North Face of the Eiger?
(a) It was the first side climbed.
(b) It is the only climbable face.
(c) It is the hardest to climb.
(d) It is the side that he chose to climb.

3. Where did Rebitch and Vörg end the fourth day of their climb?
(a) At the bottom of the mountain.
(b) The railroad tunnel.
(c) The Mittellegi Hut.
(d) The Swallow's Nest.

4. What qualities does Harrer say are necessary to climb the White Spider?
(a) Patience, calm, sense, and courage.
(b) Enthusiasm, courage, daring, and focus.
(c) Honesty, openness, courage, and honor.
(d) Courage, playfulness, self-confidence, and pride.

5. How did the mountaineer who first climbed the Eiger write his account?
(a) In an article in the Alpine Journal.
(b) In a letter to the Alpine Journal.
(c) In an article for the London Times.
(d) In a short, self-published book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Rebisch and Vörg do to make a place to spend the night on the mountain?

2. Why did Fraissl and Brankowski turn back?

3. What quality does Maix say Harrer has that qualifies him to write about the Eiger?

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

5. What equipment was Harrer missing, that he realized he should have brought?

(see the answer key)

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