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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Silver Trench, Climbers Have a Language of Their Own, and I Am Sorry, Brian....

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Maix say the truth about the North Face of the Eiger will provide?
(a) An excuse for over-legislation.
(b) A nostalgic journey for those who have climbed.
(c) A chronicle for history.
(d) A warning to climbers.

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

3. What did Bonatti say about why he turned back, ending his climb attempt?
(a) Bonatti said he would try again the following year.
(b) Bonatti said the mountain had gotten the better of him.
(c) Bonatti said the climb wasn't worth risking his life.
(d) Bonatti said the weather wasn't right for the climb.

4. How many successful ascents of the North Face were made in 1956?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

5. What did Longhi reportedly shout to rescuers?
(a) That he knew Corti would send help.
(b) That he thought Corti was dead.
(c) That he didn't know what happened to Corti.
(d) That he wanted to apologize to Corti.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day did Harrer and Kasparek begin their 1938 climb of the North Face?

2. How did Radovan KuchaÅ™ and Zdeno Zibrin climb up to the Exit Cracks?

3. How many nights did Pierre Julien and Maurice Coutin spend on the mountain during their 1952 climb?

4. What year was the Eiger's North Face still climbed?

5. Where do observers say that Corti and Longhi joined together with Nothdurft and Mayer?

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