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

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

3. How high is the Eiger?
(a) 13,041 feet.
(b) 19,041 feet.
(c) 16, 041 feet.
(d) 10,041 feet.

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

5. How many climbers were in Toni Kurz's group?
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What qualities does Harrer say are necessary to climb the White Spider?

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

4. When Franz Primas and Bertl Gollackner climbed the Lauper Route, what did Gollackner accidentally leave behind?

5. When they arrived at the Eiger in 1936, what new route did Angerer and Rainer want to try on the North Face?

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