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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. In 1957, what traces of Nothdurft and Mayer did search parties find?
(a) None.
(b) Mayer's body but not Nothdurft.
(c) Indications that they had gotten lost on the way to the summit.
(d) Indications that they had made the summit but been unable to descend.

2. When was the fifteenth ascent of the North Face of the Eiger made by two Austrian students?
(a) June 1958.
(b) July 1958.
(c) September 1958.
(d) August 1958.

3. How far did the first party to attempt to climb the North Face go on their first day?
(a) 1,300 feet.
(b) 2,600 feet.
(c) 1,900 feet.
(d) 3,100 feet.

4. What does Harrer recommend to climbers for protection from rocks?
(a) Plastic crash helmets.
(b) Quick wits.
(c) Protective climbing suits.
(d) Sheets of protective metal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Söhnel and Moosmüller on their attempt to climb the North Face in 1956?

2. What warning did the Swiss government issue to climbers?

3. Why did Giuseppe Piravano and Bruno Detassis climb partially up the northeast face?

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 quality does Maix say Harrer has that qualifies him to write about the Eiger?

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