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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 13, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Everest Evertons
(b) Adventure Consultants
(c) Mountain Madness
(d) Mountain Explorers

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

3. Hall says, "I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get through this season without something ______ happening up high."
(a) Bad
(b) Good
(c) Disastraous
(d) Miraculous

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

5. What was the nationality of the two climbers who are thought to have reached the summit first, although they never returned to camp?
(a) German
(b) French
(c) Indian
(d) British

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Hall's first partner when he began his climbing operation?

2. What did Willi Unsoeld, a man from Krakauer's hometown, do that inspired Krakauer to climb?

3. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?

4. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

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

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