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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The International Rescue Team and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What year was the Eiger's North Face still climbed?
(a) 1958.
(b) 1928.
(c) 1938.
(d) 1948.

2. What disadvantage did the Maags have during their climb?
(a) Otto had a disfigured foot.
(b) They were underequipped.
(c) They were ill.
(d) Otto had injured his wrist.

3. What warning did the Swiss government issue to climbers?
(a) A warning that rescue and recovery efforts were not guaranteed.
(b) A warning not to attempt to climb during June or July due to bad weather.
(c) A warning that climbing the mountain was prohibited.
(d) A warning that the Eiger's North Face would be prohibited if there were another accident.

4. What did Longhi reportedly shout to rescuers?
(a) That he didn't know what happened to Corti.
(b) That he thought Corti was dead.
(c) That he knew Corti would send help.
(d) That he wanted to apologize to Corti.

5. When did Pierre Julien and Maurice Coutin climb the North Face?
(a) September 1952.
(b) July 1952.
(c) June 1952.
(d) August 1952.

Short Answer Questions

1. What qualities does Harrer say are necessary to climb the White Spider?

2. Who led the climb down the mountain after the ascent?

3. How did Heckmair survive the avalanche at the Spider?

4. What antagonistic action did observers note the climbers doing?

5. According to Corti's report, what happened to him at the Spider?

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