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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Kanchung—Taboos and Mysteries.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what day did Messner sign the contract with the CMA for his solo ascent of Mount Everest?
(a) May 3.
(b) September 3.
(c) April 3.
(d) August 3.

2. By what nickname was Tenzing Norgay known?
(a) Climbing Wonder.
(b) Himalayan Tiger.
(c) Tibetan Lord.
(d) Mountain Man.

3. What does Ganpei mean?
(a) Dangerous.
(b) Cheers.
(c) Luck.
(d) Finished.

4. Who had a special camera with him on expeditions in 1922 and 1924?
(a) Peter Habeler.
(b) John Noel.
(c) Joseph Grange.
(d) Greg Mallory.

5. In the Kanchung chapter as Messner and Bulle returned to Europe, how did Messner characterize the way Bulle was feeling?
(a) Helpful.
(b) Hopeless.
(c) Helpless.
(d) Hopeful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Messner and Oelz successfully scale Mount Everest?

2. Which two climbers were lost on Everest on June 8, 1924?

3. According to Messner, at what age he did begin climbing?

4. In the third attempt to reach Everest's summit, which two members of the British expedition were buried in an avalanche?

5. What was the nickname of Oswald Oelz?

(see the answer key)

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