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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Further Successful Ascents.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What happened on Reiss and Blach's attempt to climb the North Face in 1950?
(a) Reiss injured his head.
(b) Blach lost his pack.
(c) Reiss became ill.
(d) Blach broke his arm.

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

5. How does Maix react to Harrer's proposed book about the Eiger?
(a) With encouragement, but also frustration.
(b) Negatively.
(c) Enthusiastically.
(d) With concern and caution.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Rebitch and Vörg end their third day?

2. In the summer of 1936, what caused Toni Kurz and his group of climbers to turn back?

3. In 1950, where did North Face climbers Hamel and Seiler escape to after a blizzard?

4. In what month did Toni Kurz and his party begin their climb up the North Face?

5. What two occupations does Kurt Maix have?

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