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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Camp One: April 16, 1996 - 19,500 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?
(a) A kata
(b) A spare oxygen tank
(c) A rogue camp
(d) A dead body

3. What is the name of the highest camp on Mount Everest?
(a) Camp Two
(b) Camp Four
(c) Camp Five
(d) Camp Three

4. After whom is Mount Everest named?
(a) Sir George Everest
(b) No one
(c) Annabelle Everest
(d) Sir Joseph Evers

5. The route on this first climb is over the Khumbu Glacier which is in the part called ________________.
(a) Glacier Fall
(b) Western Cwm
(c) Icefall Danger
(d) South Col

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the final destination of the first hike of the climbers in Rob Hall's group?

2. Where do the climbers who find Wilson's body bury him?

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

4. How many camps are above Base Camp, according to Krakauer's description of the mountain?

5. What is the name for the silk scarf that the Buddhist lama ties around the necks of the climbers before their ascent?

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