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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 Swallow's Nest.
(b) At the bottom of the mountain.
(c) The railroad tunnel.
(d) The Mittellegi Hut.

2. Which of the following pairs climbed the North Face in one day in July 1952, the seventh ascent?
(a) Pierre Julien and Maurice Coutin.
(b) Heinrich Harrer and Erich Vanis.
(c) Otto and Sepp Maag.
(d) Sepp Larch and Karl Winter.

3. How many climbers were there in the first party to attempt to climb the North Face?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. How tall was the icy gully that Buhl climbed the day after climbing the Spider?
(a) 90 feet.
(b) 50 feet.
(c) 70 feet.
(d) 30 feet.

5. Where did Allmen call to Toni Kurz and his party from?
(a) An opposite ridge.
(b) A hut on the mountain.
(c) A window to the railroad.
(d) A tent across an ice field.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two occupations does Kurt Maix have?

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

3. What problem did Heckmair have during the night?

4. What do Rebitsch and Vörg find when they start up the mountain?

5. What year was the Eiger first climbed?

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