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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Everest Base Camp: May 13, 1996 - 17,600 Feet.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Hall's first partner when he began his climbing operation?
(a) Andy Harris
(b) Scott Fischer
(c) Greg Ball
(d) Doug Hansen

2. Who is NOT one of the climbers that decides to turn back when they realize they will reach the summit later than they should?
(a) Doug Hansen
(b) Lou Kasischke
(c) Stuart Hutchison
(d) John Taske

3. What does Krakauer want to avoid by moving quickly up the face on the one rope?
(a) Talking
(b) Fatigue
(c) Darkness
(d) A long line of climbers

4. Who goes with the climbers mentioned in #170?
(a) Mike Groom
(b) Rob Hall
(c) John Krakauer
(d) John Taske

5. Who radios in that he is very tired when he is at the summit, then complains about how he doesn't feel well?
(a) Lopsang
(b) Doug Hansen
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Rob Hall

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Krakauer's reaction to seeing climbers lined up to get to the summit?

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

4. Whose death has become a national story in his country?

5. What is Andy Harris' wife's name, as Krakauer finds out from hiking with him?

(see the answer key)

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