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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lhotse Face: April 29, 1996 - 23,400 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many continents' highest points did Rob Hall climb in a period of seven months once?
(a) 7
(b) 6
(c) 5
(d) 4

2. Who is the person on Fischer's team who is a legend in Himalayan climbing?
(a) Neil Beidleman
(b) Schoening
(c) Anatoli Bourkeev
(d) William Wilson

3. Who is the doctor for Fischer's group?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) Caroline Mackenzie
(c) Helen Wilton
(d) Ingrid Hunt

4. What was Mount Everest's first official name?
(a) Peak X
(b) Mountain X
(c) Mountain XV
(d) Peak XV

5. What does Krakauer notice in the sky after taking pictures? This is something that he had not noticed before.
(a) Lightning
(b) Rain patterns
(c) Cloud formation
(d) Sunset

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krakauer notice about the Sherpas' culture when they arrive in Namche?

2. Krakauer believes climbing Everest is not about the adrenaline rush, but it is 'more about ___________."

3. What does Krakauer find on a short hike up from Camp Two?

4. What is the answer to #93's other main role for Fischer's group?

5. Who is described as being from New Zealand, having a full beard, and being gregarious and funny?

(see the answer key)

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