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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) Place ropes across treacherous areas of their intended climb.
(b) Create a well-stocked camp a day's climb up the mountain.
(c) Carve footholds in the lower part of the steep slope.
(d) Stock food and water at good locations up the slope.

2. What did Toni Kurz's party say to Allmen when he called to them?
(a) That they were going to attempt to climb up again.
(b) That they would be down soon.
(c) That they needed help.
(d) That they were going to separate.

3. In what month did Toni Kurz and his party begin their climb up the North Face?
(a) July.
(b) June.
(c) September.
(d) August.

4. How many parties left the Eiger without an attempt to climb the North Face in 1937, due to bad weather?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many climbers were in the first ascent to the top of the North Face?

2. How did the mountaineer who first climbed the Eiger write his account?

3. Where was Detassis injured?

4. How many day's'provisions did the first climbers to attempt the North Face bring?

5. What does the author say that true climbers want, in his criticism of media coverage of attempts to climb the North Face?

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