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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. In what is Base Camp located?
(a) Natural ampitheatre
(b) Large cave
(c) Dense forest
(d) Underground

2. What role is Krakauer becoming less comfortable in, as the climbers in his group have not been told of the actual reason for his presence?
(a) Expert climber
(b) A guide
(c) Employee of the company
(d) Journalist

3. Who is described as being from New Zealand, having a full beard, and being gregarious and funny?
(a) Anatoli Bourkeev
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Andy Harris

4. How many times has Fischer climbed Mount Everest?
(a) 1
(b) 4
(c) 3
(d) 5

5. Who is critical of the treatment of the Sherpa by Fischer's medical team?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) John Krakauer
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Scott Fischer

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the answer to #93's other main role for Fischer's group?

2. Who does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?

3. Who stays behind and doesn't climb with the group on this particular day?

4. What causes the brain damage in the Sherpa?

5. What did Fischer climb Everest without in order to attract attention to his climbing skills and services?

(see the answer key)

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