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

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

3. What did Willi Unsoeld, a man from Krakauer's hometown, do that inspired Krakauer to climb?
(a) Climb Mount Everest by the Nepal entrance
(b) Climb Mount Everest by the West Ridge route
(c) Climb Everest without oxygen
(d) Climg Mount Everest without a guide

4. What is the final destination of the first hike of the climbers in Rob Hall's group?
(a) Camp One
(b) Camp Two
(c) Base Camp
(d) South Col

5. Who does Fischer actually depend on for financial support for his climbing?
(a) His parents
(b) His brother
(c) His partner
(d) His wife

Short Answer Questions

1. Who are the main guides of Nepal that help the climbers with their goals of reaching the summit?

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

3. After whom is Mount Everest named?

4. What was Mount Everest's first official name?

5. What was the nationality of the two climbers who are thought to have reached the summit first, although they never returned to camp?

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