WorksheetsInto Thin Air Ch 9-10
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which Camp does Krakauer try to climb to in Ch 9?
one
two
three
four
What condition stops the climb?
an avalanche
an ice storm
the bitter cold and wind
HAPE
What injury/illness prevents Doug Hansen from temporarily being able to continue the climb?
frostbitten hands
HAPE
frozen larynx
concussion
An argument breaks out between Rob Hall and which other climbing team about the agreement to set up safety ropes along the Camp 3 to Camp 4 route?
Mountain Madness
the South African group
the Taiwanese group
Alpine Ascents
Krakauer identifies four climbers that are considered "superstars" in the climbing world.
true
false
What did Krakauer realize about Beck Weathers?
He was tough.
He was funny.
He was a Democrat.
He was lost.
Krakauer realizes that climbing Everest is about enduring pain.
true
false
What Camp does Krakauer make it to in Ch 10?
one
two
three
four
What does HACE stand for?
High Altitude Cerebral Edema
High Altitude Cardiac Edema
High Altitude Coronary Erratica
High Altitude Calcium Embolism
In Ch 10, is the acclimatization process completed?
yes
no
What is Krakauer's worst problem?
His bad cough.
His loss of weight.
His aching legs.
His bout with HACE.
What day is the most favorable for summit day?
April 26
March 15
May 10
June 1
Did Hall and Woodall argue over their summit day?
yes
no
Goran Kropp, a 29 year-old Swede, made his way all the way from Sweden to Nepal by ________.
walking
bicycling
hot air balloon
hitchhiking
Was their extra stress on Rob Hall's team because of Jon Krakauer?
yes
no
