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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Everest Base Camp: April 12, 1996 - 17,600 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Krakauer impressed with in his group because he keeps up a steady pace?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Frank Fischbeck
(d) John Taske

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

3. What does Krakauer says deepens when he hears that an inexperienced climber makes it to the top of Everest?
(a) Willingness
(b) Pride
(c) Desire
(d) Snobbery

4. What is Krakauer impatient about as he runs out of oxygen?
(a) Watching others descend
(b) The picture taking
(c) The speed of his fellow climbers
(d) Letting other climbers pass

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Harris and his wife helped run a clinic at __________ which is on the way to Base Camp.

2. After whom is Mount Everest named?

3. What are the jobs Krakauer takes up in order to finance his climbing hobby?

4. Who is the leader of Krakauer's group with which he is climbing in order to write a story for Outside Magazine?

5. Fischer is from _________.

(see the answer key)

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