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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) Andy Harris
(b) Mike Groom
(c) Doug Hansen
(d) Rob Hall

2. "One must have drive, but too much drive will get _____________"
(a) One to the top
(b) One sick
(c) One killed
(d) One lost

3. How might the conditions at Lobuje be described?
(a) Empty
(b) Clean
(c) Dirty
(d) Efficient

4. Hall says it's actually easy to get up the mountain, "The trick is get down _________."
(a) Alive
(b) In time
(c) In one piece
(d) Without falling

5. Who accompanied Denman on a mission even though he knew it would be unsuccessful?
(a) Scott Fischer
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Mike Groom
(d) Tenzing

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the large chunks into which the glacier breaks?

2. Who gives a call to Groom, telling him to call off the climb?

3. The Icefall is a dangerous area that is laid out in ropes and _____________.

4. What does Krakauer help the Sherpas chop ice for when they get back to camp?

5. What is so special about the man who is the answer to #27?

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