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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Silver Trench, Climbers Have a Language of Their Own, and I Am Sorry, Brian....

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many climbers were in the group including Hermann Buhl by the time they reached the summit in July 1952?
(a) Nine.
(b) Seven.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

2. What nationality was the second team to successfully climb the North Face?
(a) Swiss.
(b) German.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

3. How tall was the icy gully that Buhl climbed the day after climbing the Spider?
(a) 30 feet.
(b) 70 feet.
(c) 90 feet.
(d) 50 feet.

4. What date did Erich Vanis, Hans Ratay, and Karl Lugmayer arrive at the North Face?
(a) August 15, 1952.
(b) August 5, 1952.
(c) July 15, 1952.
(d) July 25, 1952.

5. What makes the Silver Trench silver?
(a) A vein of silver in the mountain.
(b) Glittering light on a rushing stream.
(c) Light gleaming off the ice.
(d) Glassy gray rocks rising up through the snow.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Harrer suggest happened on the climb?

5. In the third successful climb up the North Face, what nationality were Jermann's guides?

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