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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through South Col: 7:30 a.m., May 11, 1996 - 26,000 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is the overachieving doctor, one who is actually hooked on climbing for its real challenges?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) Andy Harris
(c) John Taske
(d) Beck Weathers

3. In 1852, who takes a complete survey of India in order to find out more about this land that is their colony now?
(a) Britain
(b) China
(c) Australia
(d) India

4. What does Krakauer help the Sherpas chop ice for when they get back to camp?
(a) The meals
(b) The water supply
(c) The bathrooms
(d) The tents

5. Who is in charge of making medical decisions for Fischer's group, although she has no altitude experience?
(a) Ingrid Hunt
(b) John Terrence
(c) Sue Mackenzie
(d) Helen Wilton

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?

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

3. Who assembles Fischer's team in order to continue their descent?

4. Who decides to dress lightly, thinking the sun will warm him up, but instead finds out the wind makes him very cold?

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

(see the answer key)

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