- 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) Mount Everest
D) The Andes
- 2. In what year did the tragic events described in the book take place?
A) 1997
B) 1995
C) 1996
D) 1998
- 3. Which guiding service was Jon Krakauer a client of?
A) Mountain Madness
B) Alpine Ascents
C) International Mountain Guides
D) Adventure Consultants
- 4. Who was the leader of the Adventure Consultants expedition?
A) Rob Hall
B) Andy Harris
C) Anatoli Boukreev
D) Scott Fischer
- 5. Who was the leader of the Mountain Madness expedition?
A) Guy Cotter
B) Neal Beidleman
C) Scott Fischer
D) Rob Hall
- 6. Which Russian guide for Mountain Madness was criticized for his actions during the disaster?
A) Andy Harris
B) Anatoli Boukreev
C) Lopsang Jangbu Sherpa
D) Mike Groom
- 7. What magazine originally sent Krakauer to Everest?
A) Outside
B) Time
C) National Geographic
D) The New Yorker
- 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) 2:00 PM
D) 1:00 PM
- 10. Which client from the Adventure Consultants team died just below the summit?
A) Yasuko Namba
B) Frank Fischbeck
C) Beck Weathers
D) Doug Hansen
- 11. Which Japanese climber died on the mountain, having completed the Seven Summits?
A) Makalu Gao
B) Sandy Pittman
C) Yasuko Namba
D) Lene Gammelgaard
- 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 Khumbu Icefall
B) The Yellow Band
C) The South Col
D) The Hillary Step
- 14. Where did many climbers from both teams bivouac overnight during the storm?
A) The Summit
B) The South Col
C) The Balcony
D) Camp Two
- 15. Which survivor was left for dead but miraculously walked back to camp?
A) Beck Weathers
B) Jon Krakauer
C) Sandy Hill Pittman
D) Neal Beidleman
- 16. What is the 'Death Zone' on Everest?
A) Altitude above 26,000 feet
B) The final camp before the summit
C) The area with the most avalanches
D) The Khumbu Icefall
- 17. What did Krakauer later express deep regret over?
A) His criticism of Anatoli Boukreev
B) Not turning back sooner
C) Writing the book
D) Climbing Everest
- 18. What was the original purpose of Krakauer's assignment?
A) To document Sherpa life
B) To profile Scott Fischer
C) To report on the commercialization of Everest
D) To be the first journalist on the summit
- 19. Which high-altitude cinematographer was on the Mountain Madness team?
A) Ed Viesturs
B) Göran Kropp
C) Jamling Tenzing Norgay
D) David Breashears
- 20. Which socialite and journalist was on the Mountain Madness team?
A) Charlotte Fox
B) Sandy Hill Pittman
C) Jan Arnold
D) Lene Gammelgaard
- 21. Who was Rob Hall's pregnant wife, whom he spoke to via satellite phone?
A) Lou Kasischke
B) Helen Wilton
C) Jan Arnold
D) Peach
- 22. What psychological effect of high altitude impairs judgment?
A) Hypoxia
B) Agoraphobia
C) Claustrophobia
D) Vertigo
- 23. What crucial piece of equipment did many climbers fail to use properly, contributing to the disaster?
A) Crampons
B) Tents
C) Ice axes
D) Supplemental oxygen
- 24. What was the profession of client Doug Hansen, who died with Rob Hall?
A) Teacher
B) Lawyer
C) Doctor
D) Postal worker
- 25. What was the nationality of climber Yasuko Namba?
A) Chinese
B) Korean
C) Japanese
D) Taiwanese
- 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 Summit Pyramid
C) The Point of No Return
D) The Death Zone
- 27. How does Krakauer characterize his own emotional state after the disaster?
A) Wracked with guilt and grief
B) Proud and accomplished
C) Angry and vengeful
D) Indifferent and detached
- 28. Which guiding service was Scott Fischer the leader of?
A) International Mountain Guides
B) Adventure Consultants
C) Alpine Ascents
D) Mountain Madness
- 29. What was the profession of Beck Weathers, one of the survivors?
A) Pathologist
B) Journalist
C) Engineer
D) Mountain guide
- 30. Which climber's body became a landmark known as 'Green Boots'?
A) Scott Fischer
B) Tsewang Paljor
C) Rob Hall
D) Andy Harris
- 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) Jan Arnold
B) Lene Gammelgaard
C) Caroline Mackenzie
D) Helen Wilton
- 33. What was the nationality of climber Seaborn Beck Weathers?
A) American
B) British
C) Canadian
D) Australian
- 34. What is the name of the area of constantly shifting ice blocks that is extremely dangerous?
A) The Khumbu Icefall
B) The Geneva Spur
C) The Lhotse Face
D) The Western Cwm
- 35. What was the total number of people who died on the mountain during this storm?
A) Five
B) Three
C) Eight
D) Twelve
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