- 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) The Andes
C) Mount Kilimanjaro
D) Mount Everest
- 2. In what year did the tragic events described in the book take place?
A) 1998
B) 1997
C) 1996
D) 1995
- 3. Which guiding service was Jon Krakauer a client of?
A) Alpine Ascents
B) Adventure Consultants
C) Mountain Madness
D) International Mountain Guides
- 4. Who was the leader of the Adventure Consultants expedition?
A) Scott Fischer
B) Rob Hall
C) Anatoli Boukreev
D) Andy Harris
- 5. Who was the leader of the Mountain Madness expedition?
A) Scott Fischer
B) Neal Beidleman
C) Guy Cotter
D) Rob Hall
- 6. Which Russian guide for Mountain Madness was criticized for his actions during the disaster?
A) Mike Groom
B) Andy Harris
C) Lopsang Jangbu Sherpa
D) Anatoli Boukreev
- 7. What magazine originally sent Krakauer to Everest?
A) Outside
B) Time
C) The New Yorker
D) National Geographic
- 8. What major weather event was a primary cause of the disaster?
A) A heat wave
B) A monsoon
C) An avalanche
D) A blizzard
- 9. What crucial turn-around time did many climbers miss on summit day?
A) 2:00 PM
B) 12:00 PM
C) 1:00 PM
D) 3:00 PM
- 10. Which client from the Adventure Consultants team died just below the summit?
A) Doug Hansen
B) Beck Weathers
C) Frank Fischbeck
D) Yasuko Namba
- 11. Which Japanese climber died on the mountain, having completed the Seven Summits?
A) Lene Gammelgaard
B) Yasuko Namba
C) Makalu Gao
D) Sandy Pittman
- 12. Who was the guide that stayed with Rob Hall on the South Summit and also perished?
A) Mike Groom
B) Guy Cotter
C) Andy Harris
D) Neal Beidleman
- 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 South Col
D) The Yellow Band
- 14. Where did many climbers from both teams bivouac overnight during the storm?
A) Camp Two
B) The Balcony
C) The South Col
D) The Summit
- 15. Which survivor was left for dead but miraculously walked back to camp?
A) Beck Weathers
B) Neal Beidleman
C) Jon Krakauer
D) Sandy Hill Pittman
- 16. What is the 'Death Zone' on Everest?
A) Altitude above 26,000 feet
B) The area with the most avalanches
C) The final camp before the summit
D) The Khumbu Icefall
- 17. What did Krakauer later express deep regret over?
A) Not turning back sooner
B) Climbing Everest
C) His criticism of Anatoli Boukreev
D) Writing the book
- 18. What was the original purpose of Krakauer's assignment?
A) To profile Scott Fischer
B) To be the first journalist on the summit
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) David Breashears
C) Göran Kropp
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) Peach
B) Helen Wilton
C) Lou Kasischke
D) Jan Arnold
- 22. What psychological effect of high altitude impairs judgment?
A) Vertigo
B) Agoraphobia
C) Hypoxia
D) Claustrophobia
- 23. What crucial piece of equipment did many climbers fail to use properly, contributing to the disaster?
A) Supplemental oxygen
B) Ice axes
C) Tents
D) Crampons
- 24. What was the profession of client Doug Hansen, who died with Rob Hall?
A) Lawyer
B) Teacher
C) Postal worker
D) Doctor
- 25. What was the nationality of climber Yasuko Namba?
A) Korean
B) Chinese
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 Summit Pyramid
B) The Point of No Return
C) The Final Ascent
D) The Death Zone
- 27. How does Krakauer characterize his own emotional state after the disaster?
A) Wracked with guilt and grief
B) Indifferent and detached
C) Proud and accomplished
D) Angry and vengeful
- 28. Which guiding service was Scott Fischer the leader of?
A) International Mountain Guides
B) Alpine Ascents
C) Adventure Consultants
D) Mountain Madness
- 29. What was the profession of Beck Weathers, one of the survivors?
A) Mountain guide
B) Engineer
C) Pathologist
D) Journalist
- 30. Which climber's body became a landmark known as 'Green Boots'?
A) Andy Harris
B) Scott Fischer
C) Tsewang Paljor
D) Rob Hall
- 31. What did many climbers experience due to the thin air at high altitude?
A) Improved vision
B) Faster reflexes
C) Impaired judgment
D) Increased strength
- 32. Who was the base camp manager for Adventure Consultants?
A) Lene Gammelgaard
B) Jan Arnold
C) Caroline Mackenzie
D) Helen Wilton
- 33. What was the nationality of climber Seaborn Beck Weathers?
A) American
B) Canadian
C) British
D) Australian
- 34. What is the name of the area of constantly shifting ice blocks that is extremely dangerous?
A) The Western Cwm
B) The Geneva Spur
C) The Khumbu Icefall
D) The Lhotse Face
- 35. What was the total number of people who died on the mountain during this storm?
A) Twelve
B) Eight
C) Five
D) Three
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