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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. What is the only treatment for the illness mentioned in #91?
(a) Decend to lower altitude
(b) Surgery
(c) Dangerous medications
(d) Bedrest

2. What kind of attitude does Fischer have towards mountain climbing?
(a) Highly organized and efficient
(b) Zen and serene
(c) Full speed ahead
(d) Don't take chances

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Hall only makes his climbers hike a few miles a day because of the _______________.

3. What does Krakauer develop as he is descending Icefall?

4. From what country is the man who is trying to ascent to the summit on his own?

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

(see the answer key)

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