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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summit: 3:40 p.m., May 10, 1996 - 29,028 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?
(a) 6
(b) 5
(c) 4
(d) 3

2. Harris and __________ are leading the group on the way to Camp Two.
(a) Rob Hall
(b) John Taske
(c) Beck Weathers
(d) John Krakauer

3. Who nearly collapses at the top of the Hillary Step when climbing on Mount Everest?
(a) No one
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Rob Hall

4. Hall says it's actually easy to get up the mountain, "The trick is get down _________."
(a) Without falling
(b) In one piece
(c) Alive
(d) In time

5. What did Bourkeev do that necessitated that Fischer descend to help a client?
(a) Sleep in
(b) Got ill
(c) Ignored instructions
(d) Climbed ahead of the group

Short Answer Questions

1. Who looked to be the strongest, but is worn out by the quick pace at the start?

2. What does Krakauer develop as he is descending Icefall?

3. What is the name of the highest camp on Mount Everest?

4. What is the name of the large chunks into which the glacier breaks?

5. What is the name of John Krakauer's wife?

(see the answer key)

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