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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chomolungma—Ascent and Descent.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Messner in the Tibet chapter, how long after landing in the Tsangpo valley did he expect it would take to reach Lhasa by jeep?
(a) One day.
(b) Two hours.
(c) Two days.
(d) One hour.

2. What was the name of the journalist that had been living in Kathmandu for over twenty years and knew practically everything about the region?
(a) Mary Mallory.
(b) Elizabeth Hawley.
(c) Sarah Crawford.
(d) Shannon Strutt.

3. When Messner realized that he needed a sponsor in order to gain access to the mountains in China, what did Messner consider offering to his sponsor in exchange for the sponsor's commitment to help Messner?
(a) Film rights.
(b) Exclusive access.
(c) Money.
(d) Book rights.

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

5. According to Messner, at what age he did begin climbing?
(a) Seven years old.
(b) Ten years old.
(c) Five years old.
(d) Thirteen years old.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Kanchung chapter, how many lectures was Messner scheduled to give during his European lecture tour?

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

3. After the long journey from their base camp to Messner's final destination in the Rongbuk chapter, what were Messner and Nena craving?

4. What item was NOT packed in Messner's rucksack as he climbed to the upper base camp in the Chomolungma chapter?

5. What did the CMA want to turn the ruins of the Rongbuk Monastery into?

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