- 1. Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a gripping non-fiction account of the tragic 1996 Mount Everest disaster, where a series of unforeseen challenges led to the deaths of eight climbers during a single climbing season. Krakauer, who was a member of the Adventure Consultants expedition, recounts his personal experiences and struggles while attempting to reach the summit of the world's highest peak. The narrative delves deeply into the physical and psychological toll of high-altitude climbing, as well as the complexities of the human spirit in the face of nature's formidable power. Throughout the book, Krakauer not only shares his own harrowing journey but also provides insight into the lives and motivations of other climbers, guides, and the factors contributing to the catastrophe, including high-altitude sickness, weather conditions, and decision-making under pressure. This compelling exploration raises questions about the allure of adventure and the ethics of guiding in such perilous environments, ultimately depicting the fragility of life on the mountain and the fine line between ambition and hubris.
What is the primary setting of Jon Krakauer's 'Into Thin Air'?
A) The Himalayas
B) Mount Everest
C) The Andes
D) Mount Kilimanjaro
- 2. In what year did the tragic events described in the book take place?
A) 1995
B) 1996
C) 1997
D) 1998
- 3. Which guiding service was Jon Krakauer a client of?
A) Adventure Consultants
B) International Mountain Guides
C) Alpine Ascents
D) Mountain Madness
- 4. Who was the leader of the Adventure Consultants expedition?
A) Anatoli Boukreev
B) Andy Harris
C) Rob Hall
D) Scott Fischer
- 5. Who was the leader of the Mountain Madness expedition?
A) Neal Beidleman
B) Scott Fischer
C) Rob Hall
D) Guy Cotter
- 6. Which Russian guide for Mountain Madness was criticized for his actions during the disaster?
A) Anatoli Boukreev
B) Mike Groom
C) Andy Harris
D) Lopsang Jangbu Sherpa
- 7. What magazine originally sent Krakauer to Everest?
A) Outside
B) The New Yorker
C) Time
D) National Geographic
- 8. What major weather event was a primary cause of the disaster?
A) A blizzard
B) A heat wave
C) An avalanche
D) A monsoon
- 9. What crucial turn-around time did many climbers miss on summit day?
A) 12:00 PM
B) 3:00 PM
C) 1:00 PM
D) 2:00 PM
- 10. Which client from the Adventure Consultants team died just below the summit?
A) Frank Fischbeck
B) Beck Weathers
C) Yasuko Namba
D) Doug Hansen
- 11. Which Japanese climber died on the mountain, having completed the Seven Summits?
A) Sandy Pittman
B) Lene Gammelgaard
C) Yasuko Namba
D) Makalu Gao
- 12. Who was the guide that stayed with Rob Hall on the South Summit and also perished?
A) Andy Harris
B) Guy Cotter
C) Neal Beidleman
D) Mike Groom
- 13. What is the name of the area with fixed ropes just below the summit that became a bottleneck?
A) The Yellow Band
B) The Hillary Step
C) The South Col
D) The Khumbu Icefall
- 14. Where did many climbers from both teams bivouac overnight during the storm?
A) Camp Two
B) The Summit
C) The South Col
D) The Balcony
- 15. Which survivor was left for dead but miraculously walked back to camp?
A) Beck Weathers
B) Sandy Hill Pittman
C) Neal Beidleman
D) Jon Krakauer
- 16. What is the 'Death Zone' on Everest?
A) The final camp before the summit
B) The Khumbu Icefall
C) The area with the most avalanches
D) Altitude above 26,000 feet
- 17. What did Krakauer later express deep regret over?
A) His criticism of Anatoli Boukreev
B) Climbing Everest
C) Writing the book
D) Not turning back sooner
- 18. What was the original purpose of Krakauer's assignment?
A) To be the first journalist on the summit
B) To report on the commercialization of Everest
C) To document Sherpa life
D) To profile Scott Fischer
- 19. Which high-altitude cinematographer was on the Mountain Madness team?
A) Göran Kropp
B) Jamling Tenzing Norgay
C) Ed Viesturs
D) David Breashears
- 20. Which socialite and journalist was on the Mountain Madness team?
A) Jan Arnold
B) Charlotte Fox
C) Sandy Hill Pittman
D) Lene Gammelgaard
- 21. Who was Rob Hall's pregnant wife, whom he spoke to via satellite phone?
A) Jan Arnold
B) Peach
C) Helen Wilton
D) Lou Kasischke
- 22. What psychological effect of high altitude impairs judgment?
A) Agoraphobia
B) Hypoxia
C) Vertigo
D) Claustrophobia
- 23. What crucial piece of equipment did many climbers fail to use properly, contributing to the disaster?
A) Ice axes
B) Crampons
C) Tents
D) Supplemental oxygen
- 24. What was the profession of client Doug Hansen, who died with Rob Hall?
A) Teacher
B) Postal worker
C) Doctor
D) Lawyer
- 25. What was the nationality of climber Yasuko Namba?
A) Taiwanese
B) Chinese
C) Japanese
D) Korean
- 26. What is the name of the area above 8,000 meters (26,247 ft) known for its extreme danger?
A) The Final Ascent
B) The Point of No Return
C) The Death Zone
D) The Summit Pyramid
- 27. How does Krakauer characterize his own emotional state after the disaster?
A) Angry and vengeful
B) Proud and accomplished
C) Wracked with guilt and grief
D) Indifferent and detached
- 28. Which guiding service was Scott Fischer the leader of?
A) Alpine Ascents
B) Adventure Consultants
C) Mountain Madness
D) International Mountain Guides
- 29. What was the profession of Beck Weathers, one of the survivors?
A) Journalist
B) Pathologist
C) Engineer
D) Mountain guide
- 30. Which climber's body became a landmark known as 'Green Boots'?
A) Scott Fischer
B) Rob Hall
C) Andy Harris
D) Tsewang Paljor
- 31. What did many climbers experience due to the thin air at high altitude?
A) Increased strength
B) Faster reflexes
C) Impaired judgment
D) Improved vision
- 32. Who was the base camp manager for Adventure Consultants?
A) Caroline Mackenzie
B) Helen Wilton
C) Jan Arnold
D) Lene Gammelgaard
- 33. What was the nationality of climber Seaborn Beck Weathers?
A) Australian
B) American
C) Canadian
D) British
- 34. What is the name of the area of constantly shifting ice blocks that is extremely dangerous?
A) The Western Cwm
B) The Lhotse Face
C) The Khumbu Icefall
D) The Geneva Spur
- 35. What was the total number of people who died on the mountain during this storm?
A) Three
B) Five
C) Eight
D) Twelve
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