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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. What was Guiseppe Piravano and Bruno Detassis's ultimate goal in attempting to climb the North Face?
(a) To win the glory of being the first to conquer the North Face.
(b) To write a book about climbing the North Face.
(c) To win glory for their country of Italy.
(d) To eventually guide tourists up the North Face.

2. How far did the first party to attempt to climb the North Face go on their first day?
(a) 3,100 feet.
(b) 2,600 feet.
(c) 1,300 feet.
(d) 1,900 feet.

3. How did newspapers react to plans to climb the North Face in 1937?
(a) With both outcry against the danger and sensationalism.
(b) With enthusiastic sensationalism of the heroism of the climbers.
(c) With condemnation against the suicidal dangers.
(d) With indifference and certainty that attempts would fail.

4. Where did Rebitsch and Vörg climb to, after spending the night on the mountain?
(a) The Hintertoisser Traverse.
(b) The railroad tunnel.
(c) The Death Bivouac.
(d) The Mittellegi Hut.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Harrer write about the North Face of the Eiger?

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

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

4. How does Maix react to Harrer's proposed book about the Eiger?

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

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