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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 day's'provisions did the first climbers to attempt the North Face bring?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

2. What year was the Eiger's North Face still climbed?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1928.
(c) 1958.
(d) 1948.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did the first description of the North Face from above say about it?

3. In what month did Toni Kurz and his party begin their climb up the North Face?

4. Where did Rebitsch and Vörg climb to, after spending the night on the mountain?

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

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