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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through 1937: On the Eiger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Stock food and water at good locations up the slope.
(c) Carve footholds in the lower part of the steep slope.
(d) Place ropes across treacherous areas of their intended climb.

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

3. Why does Harrer write about the North Face of the Eiger?
(a) It is the only climbable face.
(b) It was the first side climbed.
(c) It is the side that he chose to climb.
(d) It is the hardest to climb.

4. What did Rebisch and Vörg do to make a place to spend the night on the mountain?
(a) They made camp with their tents.
(b) They made a shelter of rocks.
(c) They made a makeshift hut.
(d) They cut seats in the ice.

5. Where did Toni Kurz die?
(a) On the mountain, before rescuers could arrive.
(b) On he way down the mountain, being carried by rescuers.
(c) On the mountain, feet away from rescuers.
(d) At the bottom of the mountain, after being brought down by rescuers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase do newspapers use to describe the rush of climbers heading for the North Face?

2. How does Harrer view change and the Eiger mountain?

3. How high is the Eiger?

4. How does Maix react to Harrer's proposed book about the Eiger?

5. What year was the Eiger's North Face still climbed?

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