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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Tragedy of 1957.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many climbers were in Toni Kurz's group?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

2. What phrase do newspapers use to describe the rush of climbers heading for the North Face?
(a) White Spider Craze.
(b) Eiger Storm.
(c) Ice Field Flurry.
(d) North Face Fever.

3. Where did Rebitch and Vörg reach on their second day?
(a) The Second Ice Field.
(b) The White Spider.
(c) The First Ice Field.
(d) The Third Ice Field.

4. When do Rebitsch and Vörg finally attempt their climb?
(a) In the first week of August.
(b) In the last week of July.
(c) In the second week of August.
(d) In the third week of August.

5. How far did the first party to attempt to climb the North Face go on their first day?
(a) 1,300 feet.
(b) 2,600 feet.
(c) 1,900 feet.
(d) 3,100 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Von Allmen make, as he waited for Toni Kurz and his group of climbers?

2. When was the first attempt to climb the North Face?

3. What did Corti do when he could not lift Longhi up onto the ledge?

4. How many climbers were there in the first party to attempt to climb the North Face?

5. On Buhl's 1952 climb, what blocked his progress at the Ramp?

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