1. Mount Everest is located in what country? Pakistan India Mongolia Nepal

2. Which climber and writer detailed the tragic events of May 10,1996 in his book "Into Thin Air"? Anatoli Boukreev Jon Krakauer Pete Athans Tom Hornbein

3. Who was the climber and filmaker who filmed an ascent of Mount Everest in the 1996 IMAX film "Everest"? David Breashears Todd Burleson Ed Viesturs Neil Beidelman

4. How many people died on Mount Everest as a result of the catastrophic events of May 10, 1996? 6 8 5 9

5. Before his death on Everest in May 1996, Rob Hall lead expeditions for which New Zealand based mountaineering company? Adventures International Adventure Consultants Everest Downunder Himalayan Guides

6. Before his death on Everest in May 1996, Scott Fischer lead expeditions for which United States based mountaineering firm? Alpine Ascents International Mountain Madness American Mountain Guides Mountain Specialty Group

7. The May 10, 1996 events on Everest lead to a type of rescue which had never before been attempted on the mountain. What type of rescue was used? Rescue inside a crevasse Rescue by helicopter Rescue by excavation Rescue by dog

8. Which famous climber and son of a famous Everest pioneer made his first summit of Everest in May 1996? Jamling Tenzing Norgay Babu Chiri Sherpa Tashi Tenzing Norgay Lhakpa Tsering Sherpa

9. What doctor and climber was initially left for dead on Everest, but actually survived the ordeal of May 10, 1996? Everett Koop Beck Weathers Jocelyn Elders Richard Kimball

10. As of year 2003, what is the official height (feet above sea level) of Everest? 29,200 29,000 29,035 28,500