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

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

3. When do Rebitsch and Vörg finally attempt their climb?
(a) In the third week of August.
(b) In the first week of August.
(c) In the second week of August.
(d) In the last week of July.

4. Why did Rebitsch and Vörg start up the northeast face of the mountain?
(a) To beat other parties up the mountain.
(b) To search for the missing climbers.
(c) To look more closely at the North Face.
(d) To try out a new route.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the summer of 1936, what caused Toni Kurz and his group of climbers to turn back?

2. What did Von Allmen make, as he waited for Toni Kurz and his group of climbers?

3. In the story the author tells at the beginning of the book, how does the climber criticize Harrer's idea to write about the Eiger?

4. How many parties left the Eiger without an attempt to climb the North Face in 1937, due to bad weather?

5. How many climbers were there in the first party to attempt to climb the North Face?

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