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

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

3. What did Von Allmen make, as he waited for Toni Kurz and his group of climbers?
(a) Hot chocolate.
(b) Tea.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Hot cider.

4. What quality does Maix say Harrer has that qualifies him to write about the Eiger?
(a) He has been both a climber and a guide.
(b) He has met many men who successfully climbed the Eiger.
(c) He has climbed the North Face.
(d) He has been a professional climber.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say that true climbers want, in his criticism of media coverage of attempts to climb the North Face?

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

3. Who was the first mountaineer to climb the Eiger?

4. Where was Detassis injured?

5. How high is the Eiger?

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