- 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 Kilimanjaro
C) The Andes
D) Mount Everest
- 2. In what year did the tragic events described in the book take place?
A) 1995
B) 1997
C) 1996
D) 1998
- 3. Which guiding service was Jon Krakauer a client of?
A) International Mountain Guides
B) Mountain Madness
C) Adventure Consultants
D) Alpine Ascents
- 4. Who was the leader of the Adventure Consultants expedition?
A) Andy Harris
B) Scott Fischer
C) Anatoli Boukreev
D) Rob Hall
- 5. Who was the leader of the Mountain Madness expedition?
A) Scott Fischer
B) Rob Hall
C) Guy Cotter
D) Neal Beidleman
- 6. Which Russian guide for Mountain Madness was criticized for his actions during the disaster?
A) Anatoli Boukreev
B) Lopsang Jangbu Sherpa
C) Mike Groom
D) Andy Harris
- 7. What magazine originally sent Krakauer to Everest?
A) Time
B) Outside
C) National Geographic
D) The New Yorker
- 8. What major weather event was a primary cause of the disaster?
A) A monsoon
B) An avalanche
C) A heat wave
D) A blizzard
- 9. What crucial turn-around time did many climbers miss on summit day?
A) 3:00 PM
B) 12:00 PM
C) 1:00 PM
D) 2:00 PM
- 10. Which client from the Adventure Consultants team died just below the summit?
A) Yasuko Namba
B) Doug Hansen
C) Beck Weathers
D) Frank Fischbeck
- 11. Which Japanese climber died on the mountain, having completed the Seven Summits?
A) Makalu Gao
B) Yasuko Namba
C) Lene Gammelgaard
D) Sandy Pittman
- 12. Who was the guide that stayed with Rob Hall on the South Summit and also perished?
A) Guy Cotter
B) Mike Groom
C) Neal Beidleman
D) Andy Harris
- 13. What is the name of the area with fixed ropes just below the summit that became a bottleneck?
A) The Hillary Step
B) The Khumbu Icefall
C) The Yellow Band
D) The South Col
- 14. Where did many climbers from both teams bivouac overnight during the storm?
A) Camp Two
B) The Summit
C) The Balcony
D) The South Col
- 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 Khumbu Icefall
B) The area with the most avalanches
C) The final camp before the summit
D) Altitude above 26,000 feet
- 17. What did Krakauer later express deep regret over?
A) Climbing Everest
B) His criticism of Anatoli Boukreev
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 profile Scott Fischer
C) To report on the commercialization of Everest
D) To document Sherpa life
- 19. Which high-altitude cinematographer was on the Mountain Madness team?
A) Jamling Tenzing Norgay
B) Göran Kropp
C) David Breashears
D) Ed Viesturs
- 20. Which socialite and journalist was on the Mountain Madness team?
A) Jan Arnold
B) Lene Gammelgaard
C) Charlotte Fox
D) Sandy Hill Pittman
- 21. Who was Rob Hall's pregnant wife, whom he spoke to via satellite phone?
A) Helen Wilton
B) Peach
C) Jan Arnold
D) Lou Kasischke
- 22. What psychological effect of high altitude impairs judgment?
A) Claustrophobia
B) Vertigo
C) Hypoxia
D) Agoraphobia
- 23. What crucial piece of equipment did many climbers fail to use properly, contributing to the disaster?
A) Tents
B) Ice axes
C) Crampons
D) Supplemental oxygen
- 24. What was the profession of client Doug Hansen, who died with Rob Hall?
A) Lawyer
B) Doctor
C) Postal worker
D) Teacher
- 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 Death Zone
B) The Summit Pyramid
C) The Final Ascent
D) The Point of No Return
- 27. How does Krakauer characterize his own emotional state after the disaster?
A) Indifferent and detached
B) Wracked with guilt and grief
C) Proud and accomplished
D) Angry and vengeful
- 28. Which guiding service was Scott Fischer the leader of?
A) Alpine Ascents
B) International Mountain Guides
C) Adventure Consultants
D) Mountain Madness
- 29. What was the profession of Beck Weathers, one of the survivors?
A) Mountain guide
B) Engineer
C) Journalist
D) Pathologist
- 30. Which climber's body became a landmark known as 'Green Boots'?
A) Scott Fischer
B) Tsewang Paljor
C) Andy Harris
D) Rob Hall
- 31. What did many climbers experience due to the thin air at high altitude?
A) Impaired judgment
B) Faster reflexes
C) Improved vision
D) Increased strength
- 32. Who was the base camp manager for Adventure Consultants?
A) Helen Wilton
B) Jan Arnold
C) Caroline Mackenzie
D) Lene Gammelgaard
- 33. What was the nationality of climber Seaborn Beck Weathers?
A) Australian
B) American
C) British
D) Canadian
- 34. What is the name of the area of constantly shifting ice blocks that is extremely dangerous?
A) The Lhotse Face
B) The Western Cwm
C) The Geneva Spur
D) The Khumbu Icefall
- 35. What was the total number of people who died on the mountain during this storm?
A) Eight
B) Five
C) Twelve
D) Three
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