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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. 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.

2. Why did Giuseppe Piravano and Bruno Detassis climb partially up the northeast face?
(a) To get a better look at the North Face.
(b) To practice new climbing techniques.
(c) To take phorographs for a travel magazine.
(d) To keep in shape while waiting for better weather.

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

4. Who was the first mountaineer to climb the Eiger?
(a) Andres Monteau.
(b) Brendon Messering.
(c) Charles Barrington.
(d) John Shaeffer.

5. Where was Harrer attending school, in 1938?
(a) University of Wien.
(b) University of Graz.
(c) University of Zurich.
(d) University of Cambridge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many climbers were in Toni Kurz's group?

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

3. On Rebitsch and Vörg's return to the base of the North Face later in the month, what do they decide to do?

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

5. Where did Allmen call to Toni Kurz and his party from?

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