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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The International Rescue Team and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What date did Erich Vanis, Hans Ratay, and Karl Lugmayer arrive at the North Face?
(a) August 5, 1952.
(b) August 15, 1952.
(c) July 15, 1952.
(d) July 25, 1952.

2. Who led the climb down the mountain after the ascent?
(a) Heckmair.
(b) Vörg.
(c) Harrer.
(d) Kasparek.

3. What country was Harrer imprisoned in during World War II?
(a) France.
(b) India.
(c) Italy.
(d) Turkey.

4. To what does Harrer attribute the fact that Longhi was unable to climb up the rope after he fell?
(a) His wrist was strained and swollen.
(b) He was disoriented by the fall.
(c) It would have been impossible.
(d) He didn't know the proper technique.

5. What is the relationship between Otto and Sepp Maag?
(a) Brothers.
(b) Father and son.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Second cousins.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year was the Eiger first climbed?

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

3. On Buhl's 1952 climb, what blocked his progress at the Ramp?

4. What does Maix say the truth about the North Face of the Eiger will provide?

5. What did Hellepart give Corti when he first contacted him?

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