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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 1997
(b) 1996
(c) 1994
(d) 1995

2. Where does Krakauer land when he arrives in Nepal?
(a) Tanuku
(b) Katmandu
(c) Bangalore
(d) Bangladesh

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

4. Who is critical of the treatment of the Sherpa by Fischer's medical team?
(a) John Krakauer
(b) Rob Hall
(c) Scott Fischer
(d) Mike Groom

5. From whom does Rob Hall attract criticism?
(a) Greg Ball
(b) Sir Edmund Hillary
(c) Dalai Lama
(d) Scott Fischer

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were the first known climbers to reach the summit of Mount Everest?

2. The climbers on Everest do not _____________ for safety, which is different from other climbs Krakauer has done.

3. In what is Base Camp located?

4. Who does Krakauer help when they reach Camp One?

5. What doesn't Base Camp have as one of its many luxurious amenities?

Short Essay Questions

1. After whom was Mount Everest named after?

2. What alarms Krakauer as he begins to make his own descent from the summit?

3. Describe the character of Mike Groom.

4. Which two people are in the picture Krakauer takes when he gets to the summit?

5. What do the Sherpas do in preparation for the climbers to begin the eventual ascent to the summit?

6. What is HACE?

7. Why does Doug Hansen stay behind while the rest of the climbers head up to Camp Three?

8. What has Goran Kropp been doing on Mount Everest?

9. Describe the character of Rob Hall.

10. Describe the Icefall.

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