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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The First Ascent of the Face.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year was the Eiger first climbed?
(a) 1838.
(b) 1848.
(c) 1828.
(d) 1858.

2. Preparing for the final ascent, what did the climbers do with their unnecessary provisions?
(a) Slide them down to a lower point.
(b) Leave them on the mountain.
(c) Throw them off a cliff.
(d) Bury them in the snow.

3. How high is the Eiger?
(a) 19,041 feet.
(b) 16, 041 feet.
(c) 13,041 feet.
(d) 10,041 feet.

4. How did Harrer survive the avalanche at the Spider?
(a) He was partially sheltered by an overhang.
(b) He held himself with an axe.
(c) He was held by his piton.
(d) He held on to Kasparek.

5. On Rebitsch and Vörg's return to the base of the North Face later in the month, what do they decide to do?
(a) Create a well-stocked camp a day's climb up the mountain.
(b) Place ropes across treacherous areas of their intended climb.
(c) Stock food and water at good locations up the slope.
(d) Carve footholds in the lower part of the steep slope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Detassis injured?

2. What problem did Heckmair have during the night?

3. What did Fritz crave and lack, after climbing the Spider?

4. How far did the first party to attempt to climb the North Face go on their first day?

5. Where did Harrer and Kasparek camp after their first day climbing the North Face?

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