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Quiz about Climbing Everest 1996 Tragedy

Climbing Everest - 1996 Tragedy Quiz

The 1996 climbing season on Mount Everest has been one of the most highly debated and publicized in mountaineering circles. How much do you remember about these events?

A multiple-choice quiz by dmbfanatic. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dmbfanatic

Time
4 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
115,544

Updated
Dec 03 21

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Question 1 of 10

1. Mount Everest is located in what country? Hint

Nepal

Mongolia

Pakistan

India

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which climber and writer detailed the tragic events of May 10, 1996 in his book "Into Thin Air"? Hint

Anatoli Boukreev

Jon Krakauer

Pete Athans

Tom Hornbein

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Question 3 of 10

3. Who was the climber and filmaker who filmed an ascent of Mount Everest in the 1996 IMAX film "Everest"? Hint

Neil Beidelman

Ed Viesturs

David Breashears

Todd Burleson

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Question 4 of 10

4. How many people died on Mount Everest as a result of the catastrophic events of May 10, 1996? Hint

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Question 5 of 10

5. Before his death on Everest in May 1996, Rob Hall lead expeditions for which New Zealand based mountaineering company? Hint

Adventure Consultants

Everest Downunder

Adventures International

Himalayan Guides

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Question 6 of 10

6. Before his death on Everest in May 1996, Scott Fischer lead expeditions for which U.S. based mountaineering firm? Hint

Alpine Ascents International

Mountain Madness

American Mountain Guides

Mountain Specialty Group

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Question 7 of 10

7. The May 10, 1996 events on Everest led to a type of rescue which had never before been attempted on the mountain. What type of rescue was used? Hint

Rescue inside a crevasse

Rescue by dog

Rescue by excavation

Rescue by helicopter

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which famous climber and son of a famous Everest pioneer made his first summit of Everest in May 1996? Hint

Tashi Tenzing Norgay

Lhakpa Tsering Sherpa

Babu Chiri Sherpa

Jamling Tenzing Norgay

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Question 9 of 10

9. What doctor and climber was initially left for dead on Everest, but actually survived the ordeal of May 10, 1996? Hint

Everett Koop

Beck Weathers

Jocelyn Elders

Richard Kimball

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Question 10 of 10

10. What is the official height (feet above sea level) of Everest? Hint

29,000

29,035

28,500

29,200

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Mount Everest is located in what country?

Answer: Nepal

In Nepalese, Mount Everest is known as "Sagarmatha" which generally means top of the sky, earth, world, ocean. There are many accepted meanings.

2. Which climber and writer detailed the tragic events of May 10, 1996 in his book "Into Thin Air"?

Answer: Jon Krakauer

Jon Krakauer continues to climb and write. His other works include "Eiger Dreams" and "Into the Wild".

3. Who was the climber and filmaker who filmed an ascent of Mount Everest in the 1996 IMAX film "Everest"?

Answer: David Breashears

David Breashears has also filmed the mountaineering scenes for the Sylvester Stallone movie, "Cliffhanger".

4. How many people died on Mount Everest as a result of the catastrophic events of May 10, 1996?

Answer: 8

To date, this is the most climbers to die on a single day on Everest. It is believed that over 150 climbers have perished upon Everest.

5. Before his death on Everest in May 1996, Rob Hall lead expeditions for which New Zealand based mountaineering company?

Answer: Adventure Consultants

Rob was one of the most experienced climbers/guides on Everest on May 10, 1996. He perished after vowing not to leave one of his clients on the mountain.

6. Before his death on Everest in May 1996, Scott Fischer lead expeditions for which U.S. based mountaineering firm?

Answer: Mountain Madness

Scott also lead environmental expeditions on Everest in an effort to clean up garbage which had accumulated from numerous expeditions over the years.

7. The May 10, 1996 events on Everest led to a type of rescue which had never before been attempted on the mountain. What type of rescue was used?

Answer: Rescue by helicopter

In the thin air altitude, it was believed that a helicopter could not fly. However, Colonel Madan KC, of the Nepalese army, made the daring rescue attempt to pick up climbers Beck Weathers and Makalu Gau. His bravery most likely saved the lives of these badly injured climbers.

8. Which famous climber and son of a famous Everest pioneer made his first summit of Everest in May 1996?

Answer: Jamling Tenzing Norgay

Jamling Tenzing Norgay's book "Touching My Father's Soul" detailed his experiences on Everest in May 1996. Jamling also served as part of the IMAX film expedition.

9. What doctor and climber was initially left for dead on Everest, but actually survived the ordeal of May 10, 1996?

Answer: Beck Weathers

Beck Weathers detailed his Everest experience in his book "Left for Dead: My Journey Home From Everest". He lost both of his hands and part of his nose due to severe frostbite.

10. What is the official height (feet above sea level) of Everest?

Answer: 29,035

This altitude is roughly the cruising altitude for a modern day jumbo jet airliner. Laser range finders are permanently in place on Everest to measure continued growth.

Source: Author dmbfanatic

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