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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. What does Krakauer help the Sherpas chop ice for when they get back to camp?
(a) The bathrooms
(b) The meals
(c) The water supply
(d) The tents

2. From what country is the answer to #27?
(a) India
(b) New Zealand
(c) Kahzakstan
(d) United States

3. Who does Krakauer help when they reach Camp One?
(a) Ang Dorje
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Roubleman
(d) Ang Roshula

4. In what year did the Mount Everest tragedy as described in the book take place among the climbers in Rob Hall's and Scott Fischer's teams?
(a) 1994
(b) 1996
(c) 1995
(d) 1997

5. Sherpas that have reached the summit are highly _________ in the community in which they live.
(a) Paid
(b) Mocked
(c) Feared
(d) Respected

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the overachieving doctor, one who is actually hooked on climbing for its real challenges?

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

3. Who is the Surveyor General of India that names the peak Mount Everest?

4. Who is suspected to have frostbite and a frozen larynx?

5. Where is Hall's group first flying to by helicopter before they begin their climb up the mountain?

(see the answer key)

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