Into Thin Air Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Into Thin Air Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 112 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.
(a) Feared
(b) Mocked
(c) Respected
(d) Paid

2. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?
(a) Maddie Lane
(b) Fiona Stevenson
(c) Lola Harris
(d) Mary Richardson

3. Doug Hansen and __________ are being led up to the summit by Rob Hall as Krakauer begins his descent.
(a) Gau
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Neil Beidleman
(d) Yasuko Namba

4. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.
(a) Rope themselves together
(b) Carry extra rope
(c) Use safety clips
(d) Use rope nets

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?

2. Who does Krakauer see climbing up to the summit and who appears as looking beat?

3. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?

4. Who is Krakauer impressed with in his group because he keeps up a steady pace?

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

(see the answer key)

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