Into Thin Air

Which of the following words best summarizes Krakauer’s attitude about what happens on the mountain?

• Horrified

• Impressed

• Disinterested

• Enchanted

Hutchinson leaves Weathers and Namba on the mountain because—

• there was no way he could have reached the two to give them oxygen bottles

• there was no sense risking his life for two people who were already dead

• the two were close to death, and the team needed to save their energy to help the others

• hey begged him to leave and save himself

TRUE or FALSE: Krakauer realizes that climbing Everest is about enduring pain.

• True

• False

What did Krakauer realize about Beck Weathers?

• He was tough.

• He was funny.

• He was a Democrat.

• He was lost.

Who does Krakauer receive a phone call from at Base Camp?

• The Outside magazine editor.

• His wife, Linda.

• His father.

• Willi Unsoeld

TRUE or FALSE: Krakauer tells the story of the death of a young Sherpa, Kami Rita, who tumbles to his death carrying a load up the Lhotse Face.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE or FALSE: Krakauer experiences a tremendous headache and needs medical assistance.

• TRUE

• FALSE

True or False: In this chapter, Krakauer makes it safely back to his Camp Four Tent.

• True

• False

Why was Krakauer in a hurry to get back down the mountain once he’d reached the summit?

• He saw a storm approaching and wanted to get back to the shelter of base camp.

• The oxygen level in his tank was almost empty

• He was running a fever and he wanted to get into bed quickly

• He was afraid that the injury on his arm had turned gangrenous and that his arm would have to be removed.

TRUE or FALSE: Krakauer realizes that climbing Everest is about enduring pain.

• True

• False