Mountain Climbing Expedition in 1957
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Who heard a blood curdling cry from below while climbing?

  • Sir Michael (correct)
  • Harry
  • John
  • Peter
  • What is the name of the president in the given text?

  • Harry
  • Michael Abbott
  • John
  • Patrick Burringham (correct)
  • What did Paul lose while climbing the mountain?

  • His hat
  • His backpack (correct)
  • His footing
  • His rope
  • Who set up camp while John and Harry hurried down to assist Paul?

    <p>Sir Michael and Peter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many days did it take the climbers to reach halfway up the mountain?

    <p>6 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the name of the mountain the climbers were attempting to conquer?

    <p>Mt Cassiel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Sir Michael's main motivation for leaving the tent?

    <p>To find berries hidden under the snow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the consequence of Sir Michael's decision to venture out into the snowstorm?

    <p>He contracted severe hypothermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the ultimate outcome for Sir Michael?

    <p>He succumbed to hypothermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the group contemplate how to deal with the situation?

    <p>They were too far up the mountain to descend without starving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Peter, the medic, notice about Sir Michael's condition upon his return?

    <p>He was showing signs of severe hypothermia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John discover upon inspecting the bag that Sir Michael brought back?

    <p>It was full of food</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Paul decide to do before the group headed down the mountain?

    <p>Hold a proper burial for Sir Michael</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the group realize about Sir Michael's act of bravery?

    <p>It ultimately saved their lives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Sir Michael's actions impact the group members?

    <p>They became more determined to survive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main reason for the group's decision to leave after Sir Michael's death?

    <p>They wanted to honor Sir Michael's legacy by surviving</p> Signup and view all the answers

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