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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 did Von Allmen make, as he waited for Toni Kurz and his group of climbers?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Hot cider.
(d) Hot chocolate.

2. What happened to Kasparek at the Ramp?
(a) He slipped but was caught by Harrer's rope.
(b) He caught his hand in a rope.
(c) He was hit by a rock.
(d) He was washed down by a sudden tide of melting ice.

3. What did Fritz crave and lack, after climbing the Spider?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Fresh fruit.
(c) Dry clothes.
(d) Cigarettes.

4. Where was Detassis injured?
(a) His leg.
(b) His arm.
(c) His back.
(d) His foot.

5. How far did the first party to attempt to climb the North Face go on their second day?
(a) 900 feet up and across the First Ice Field.
(b) 1,200 feet up and across the First Ice Field.
(c) 600 feet up and across the First Ice Field.
(d) 300 feet up and across the First Ice Field.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many climbers were in Toni Kurz's group?

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

3. Why did Rebitsch and Vörg start up the northeast face of the mountain?

4. When was the Northeast Face of the Eiger first climbed?

5. Where did Rebitsch and Vörg climb to, after spending the night on the mountain?

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