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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1952: The Great Year on the Eiger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. When Franz Primas and Bertl Gollackner climbed the Lauper Route, what did Gollackner accidentally leave behind?
(a) His food.
(b) His water.
(c) His tent.
(d) His pitons.

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

4. Where did Toni Kurz die?
(a) On the mountain, before rescuers could arrive.
(b) On the mountain, feet away from rescuers.
(c) On he way down the mountain, being carried by rescuers.
(d) At the bottom of the mountain, after being brought down by rescuers.

5. How far did the first party to attempt to climb the North Face go on their second day?
(a) 1,200 feet up and across the First Ice Field.
(b) 900 feet up and across the First Ice Field.
(c) 300 feet up and across the First Ice Field.
(d) 600 feet up and across the First Ice Field.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the summer of 1936, what caused Toni Kurz and his group of climbers to turn back?

2. How high is the Eiger?

3. When did Pierre Julien and Maurice Coutin climb the North Face?

4. What type of weather hit when Terray and Lachenal reached the Spider, during their climb in 1946?

5. What year was the Eiger first climbed?

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