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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. What is the name of the highest camp on Mount Everest?
(a) Camp Three
(b) Camp Four
(c) Camp Five
(d) Camp Two

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

3. What does Krakauer develop as he is descending Icefall?
(a) Blindness in one eye
(b) Stiff legs
(c) Stomachache
(d) Headache

4. What is the name of John Krakauer's wife?
(a) Lori
(b) Michelle
(c) Linda
(d) Mary

5. Who radios in that he is very tired when he is at the summit, then complains about how he doesn't feel well?
(a) Lopsang
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Rob Hall

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some of the climbers unpack when they are getting ready for their first acclimatization climb, much to Krakauer's alarm?

2. Who is coming down the mountain after traveling from sea level to the top of Everest?

3. What kind of role does Krakauer think Bourkeev sees himself as one of the guides?

4. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.

5. Who removes his mask and does not use it as they begin their descent?

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