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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1937: On the Eiger.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Maix react to Harrer's proposed book about the Eiger?
(a) With encouragement, but also frustration.
(b) Negatively.
(c) Enthusiastically.
(d) With concern and caution.

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

4. On Rebitsch and Vörg's return to the base of the North Face later in the month, what do they decide to do?
(a) Place ropes across treacherous areas of their intended climb.
(b) Create a well-stocked camp a day's climb up the mountain.
(c) Stock food and water at good locations up the slope.
(d) Carve footholds in the lower part of the steep slope.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rebitsch and Vörg find when they start up the mountain?

2. When was the Northeast Face of the Eiger first climbed?

3. What aspect of climbing does Harrer want to focus on in his book?

4. What two occupations does Kurt Maix have?

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

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