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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Summit: 1:25 p.m., May 10, 1996 - 29,028 Feet.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his tank of oxygen in order to conserve oxygen?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Andy Harris
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Doug Hansen
2. Who is the leader of Krakauer's group with which he is climbing in order to write a story for Outside Magazine?
(a) Andy Harris
(b) Anatoli Bourkeev
(c) Rob Hall
(d) Scott Fischer
3. Who finally goes on to attach the lines that are necessary to allow the climbers up the mountain?
(a) Rob Hall
(b) Beck Weathers
(c) Andy Harris
(d) Neil Beidleman
4. What is the name of Rob Hall's climbing organization that leads climbers up to the summit of Mount Everest?
(a) Adventure Consultants
(b) Mountain Madness
(c) Everest Evertons
(d) Mountain Explorers
5. Krakauer considers himself to be _____ to think he has what it takes to climb Everest.
(a) Courageous
(b) Confident
(c) An expert
(d) Delusional
Short Answer Questions
1. Doug Hansen and __________ are being led up to the summit by Rob Hall as Krakauer begins his descent.
2. Who gives a call to Groom, telling him to call off the climb?
3. Who does Krakauer ask to turn down his oxygen tank because he wants to conserve his oxygen as he waits for other climbers?
4. What is the only treatment for the illness mentioned in #91?
5. What is the name of John Krakauer's wife?
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