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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. Who is described as a difficult man who has deceived many people and created enemies on the mountain?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Woodall
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Anatoli Bourkeev

2. What is on the trail that slows down the hikers as they move along the glacier?
(a) Trees
(b) Snow
(c) Rain
(d) Ice

3. What are the jobs Krakauer takes up in order to finance his climbing hobby?
(a) Fishing and sailing
(b) Carpentry and writing
(c) Surveying and geocaching
(d) Fishing and carpentry

4. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?
(a) Empty
(b) Dirty
(c) Efficient
(d) Clean

5. Where do the climbers who find Wilson's body bury him?
(a) Nepal
(b) They don't
(c) Tibet
(d) A crevasse

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?

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

3. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

4. What kind of attitude does Fischer have towards mountain climbing?

5. Who meets Krakauer at the airport when he lands in India for his climbing journey?

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