- 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 Andes
B) Mount Everest
C) Mount Kilimanjaro
D) The Himalayas
- 2. In what year did the tragic events described in the book take place?
A) 1998
B) 1996
C) 1995
D) 1997
- 3. Which guiding service was Jon Krakauer a client of?
A) Adventure Consultants
B) Mountain Madness
C) International Mountain Guides
D) Alpine Ascents
- 4. Who was the leader of the Adventure Consultants expedition?
A) Andy Harris
B) Rob Hall
C) Scott Fischer
D) Anatoli Boukreev
- 5. Who was the leader of the Mountain Madness expedition?
A) Neal Beidleman
B) Guy Cotter
C) Rob Hall
D) Scott Fischer
- 6. Which Russian guide for Mountain Madness was criticized for his actions during the disaster?
A) Andy Harris
B) Lopsang Jangbu Sherpa
C) Mike Groom
D) Anatoli Boukreev
- 7. What magazine originally sent Krakauer to Everest?
A) Outside
B) National Geographic
C) Time
D) The New Yorker
- 8. What major weather event was a primary cause of the disaster?
A) A blizzard
B) A heat wave
C) A monsoon
D) An avalanche
- 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) 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) Yasuko Namba
B) Sandy Pittman
C) Lene Gammelgaard
D) Makalu Gao
- 12. Who was the guide that stayed with Rob Hall on the South Summit and also perished?
A) Andy Harris
B) Neal Beidleman
C) Mike Groom
D) Guy Cotter
- 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 Yellow Band
C) The Khumbu Icefall
D) The South Col
- 14. Where did many climbers from both teams bivouac overnight during the storm?
A) The Balcony
B) Camp Two
C) The South Col
D) The Summit
- 15. Which survivor was left for dead but miraculously walked back to camp?
A) Neal Beidleman
B) Sandy Hill Pittman
C) Jon Krakauer
D) Beck Weathers
- 16. What is the 'Death Zone' on Everest?
A) The final camp before the summit
B) Altitude above 26,000 feet
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 be the first journalist on the summit
D) To report on the commercialization of Everest
- 19. Which high-altitude cinematographer was on the Mountain Madness team?
A) David Breashears
B) Jamling Tenzing Norgay
C) Ed Viesturs
D) Göran Kropp
- 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) Peach
B) Lou Kasischke
C) Helen Wilton
D) Jan Arnold
- 22. What psychological effect of high altitude impairs judgment?
A) Hypoxia
B) Vertigo
C) Claustrophobia
D) Agoraphobia
- 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) Teacher
B) Lawyer
C) Postal worker
D) Doctor
- 25. What was the nationality of climber Yasuko Namba?
A) Japanese
B) Taiwanese
C) Chinese
D) Korean
- 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 Death Zone
C) The Point of No Return
D) The Final Ascent
- 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) Mountain Madness
B) Alpine Ascents
C) International Mountain Guides
D) Adventure Consultants
- 29. What was the profession of Beck Weathers, one of the survivors?
A) Engineer
B) Journalist
C) Mountain guide
D) Pathologist
- 30. Which climber's body became a landmark known as 'Green Boots'?
A) Andy Harris
B) Tsewang Paljor
C) Scott Fischer
D) Rob Hall
- 31. What did many climbers experience due to the thin air at high altitude?
A) Faster reflexes
B) Impaired judgment
C) Increased strength
D) Improved vision
- 32. Who was the base camp manager for Adventure Consultants?
A) Caroline Mackenzie
B) Jan Arnold
C) Lene Gammelgaard
D) Helen Wilton
- 33. What was the nationality of climber Seaborn Beck Weathers?
A) Australian
B) Canadian
C) British
D) American
- 34. What is the name of the area of constantly shifting ice blocks that is extremely dangerous?
A) The Lhotse Face
B) The Khumbu Icefall
C) The Western Cwm
D) The Geneva Spur
- 35. What was the total number of people who died on the mountain during this storm?
A) Twelve
B) Three
C) Five
D) Eight
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