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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Attempt on the North Face and The Tragedy of Toni Kurz.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was the Northeast Face of the Eiger first climbed?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1932.
(d) 1922.

2. How many climbers were in the first ascent to the top of the North Face?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

3. What does the author say that true climbers want, in his criticism of media coverage of attempts to climb the North Face?
(a) Honor.
(b) Solitude.
(c) Accomplishment.
(d) Glory.

4. How high is the Eiger?
(a) 10,041 feet.
(b) 19,041 feet.
(c) 13,041 feet.
(d) 16, 041 feet.

5. In what month did Toni Kurz and his party begin their climb up the North Face?
(a) September.
(b) August.
(c) June.
(d) July.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Maix say the truth about the North Face of the Eiger will provide?

2. What did the press call the North Face?

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

4. What year was the Eiger's North Face still climbed?

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

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