Into Thin Air Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Into Thin Air Quiz | Two Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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 seems to act like a sort of mayor in the 'town' of Base Camp?
(a) John Krakauer
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Andy Harris

2. Who almost falls off the side of the rock face because he tries to climb before the ropes are secured?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Namba
(d) John Krakauer

3. What causes the brain damage in the Sherpa?
(a) Poison
(b) Lack of oxygen
(c) Bacteria
(d) Cancer

4. Where do the climbers rest for two days after their first acclimatization climb?
(a) Camp Two
(b) Base Camp
(c) Camp One
(d) Loubje

5. Who is NOT one of the climbers that decides to turn back when they realize they will reach the summit later than they should?
(a) Stuart Hutchison
(b) Lou Kasischke
(c) Doug Hansen
(d) John Taske

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the Base Camp manager for the group?

2. From what country is the answer to #27?

3. Who is critical of the treatment of the Sherpa by Fischer's medical team?

4. Where did the team wait until the lines were put into place?

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

(see the answer key)

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