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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Southeast Ridge: May 10, 1996 - 27,600 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Krakauer help when they reach Camp One?
(a) Ang Roshula
(b) Ang Dorje
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Roubleman

2. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?
(a) Greg Ball
(b) Dalai Lama
(c) Sir Edmund Hillary
(d) Scott Fischer

3. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?
(a) Boots
(b) Oxygen
(c) Food
(d) Gear

4. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?
(a) He does not speak English.
(b) He has not climbed Everest before.
(c) He is already wearing his gear.
(d) He has climbed Everest ten times.

5. What is the only treatment for the illness mentioned in #91?
(a) Surgery
(b) Decend to lower altitude
(c) Dangerous medications
(d) Bedrest

Short Answer Questions

1. In what is Base Camp located?

2. Who was supposed to have set up lines along the pathway up to the summit?

3. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?

4. Who finally goes on to attach the lines that are necessary to allow the climbers up the mountain?

5. Who almost falls off the side of the rock face because he tries to climb before the ropes are secured?

(see the answer key)

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