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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Phakding: March 31, 1996 - 9,186 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Krakauer plan to go for more oxygen?
(a) Base Camp
(b) Camp Two
(c) South Summit
(d) Camp Three

2. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?
(a) Moco
(b) Kata
(c) Kama
(d) Tiya

3. Sherpas make up ______ of all deaths on Mount Everest, according to Krakauer.
(a) One half
(b) Three quarters
(c) One third
(d) 90%

4. Who is the leader of Krakauer's group with which he is climbing in order to write a story for Outside Magazine?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Anatoli Bourkeev

5. Who is the inexperienced climber that made it to the top of Everest with a guide?
(a) Richard Mills
(b) Robert Menis
(c) Dick Bass
(d) Doug Hansen

Short Answer Questions

1. What has NOT left Krukauer feeling drained when he reaches the summit?

2. What is affecting Krukauer's ability to think clearly while at the summit of Mount Everest?

3. What is Krakauer impatient about as he runs out of oxygen?

4. In what year did the Mount Everest tragedy as described in the book take place among the climbers in Rob Hall's and Scott Fischer's teams?

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

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