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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 year was the Eiger first climbed?
(a) 1838.
(b) 1858.
(c) 1848.
(d) 1828.

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

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

4. What aspect of climbing does Harrer want to focus on in his book?
(a) The human side of climbing.
(b) The heroic side of climbing.
(c) The nature conserevation side of climbing.
(d) The technical side of climbing.

5. 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 eventually guide tourists up the North Face.
(d) To win the glory of being the first to conquer the North Face.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two occupations does Kurt Maix have?

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

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

4. What caused the people on the ground to lose sight of the first climbers up the North Face on their third day?

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

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