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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Further Successful Ascents.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Rebitch and Vörg end the fourth day of their climb?
(a) The Mittellegi Hut.
(b) At the bottom of the mountain.
(c) The Swallow's Nest.
(d) The railroad tunnel.

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

4. What does the author say that true climbers want, in his criticism of media coverage of attempts to climb the North Face?
(a) Accomplishment.
(b) Glory.
(c) Solitude.
(d) Honor.

5. What qualities does Harrer say are necessary to climb the White Spider?
(a) Courage, playfulness, self-confidence, and pride.
(b) Patience, calm, sense, and courage.
(c) Honesty, openness, courage, and honor.
(d) Enthusiasm, courage, daring, and focus.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day of the climb did Toni Kurz and his party turn back?

2. 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?

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

4. In the third successful climb up the North Face, what nationality were Jermann's guides?

5. What did the press call the North Face?

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