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Everest Summit: May 10, 1996 - 29,028 Feet

1. In what year did the Mount Everest tragedy as described in the book take place among the climbers in Rob Hall's and Scott Fischer's teams?
(a) 1994
(b) 1997
(c) 1996
(d) 1995

2. What is affecting Krukauer's ability to think clearly while at the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Heavy snow
(b) Low oxygen
(c) Loud noises
(d) Other climbers

3. What has NOT left Krukauer feeling drained when he reaches the summit?
(a) Thin air
(b) Illness
(c) Lack of sleep
(d) No water

4. While at the summit, Krakauer takes photos of ___________ and Andy Harris.
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Michael Biedleman
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Anatoli Bourkeev

5. What does Krakauer notice in the sky after taking pictures? This is something that he had not noticed before.
(a) Rain patterns
(b) Lightning
(c) Cloud formation
(d) Sunset

6. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his oxygen tank because he wants to conserve his oxygen as he waits for other climbers?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) David Brashears
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Andy Harris

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