Summary: Chapter 14 Flashcards
What does Krakauer notice in the distance after reaching the top of Everest?
Clouds
Krakauer does not recognize them as storm clouds.
Who does Krakauer ask to bring him a fresh bottle of oxygen?
Andy Harris
What does Krakauer discover about the oxygen bottles at the South Summit?
There are at least six full bottles
Krakauer realizes that Andy Harris’s claims of empty bottles were incorrect.
What condition is Krakauer in as he returns from the summit?
Delirious and on the verge of blacking out
What does Krakauer feel guilty about regarding Andy Harris?
Not realizing Harris was suffering from serious oxygen deprivation
What does Krakauer find when he reaches the Balcony?
Beck Weathers standing alone
What was Beck Weathers’ condition that caused him to fall behind?
Low temperatures impairing his vision
What mistake does Krakauer identify regarding Beck Weathers?
Not convincing Beck to climb down immediately
What does Krakauer rely on to climb down the Balcony?
Instinct and inertia
What happens to Andy Harris after he appears beside Krakauer?
He slips and seems to break his leg
What is Krakauer’s emotional state when he reaches Camp Four?
More exhausted than he’s ever felt
What does Krakauer realize about the other climbers when he reaches Camp Four?
Nineteen men and women are stranded on the mountain
What theme is emphasized regarding leadership in the passage?
The importance of training and experience in mountaineering
What does Krakauer suspect about the climber he encounters after leaving the Balcony?
It might not have been Andy Harris
What psychological condition does Krakauer suffer from after the events on May 10?
Survivor’s guilt
Fill in the blank: Krakauer claims not to have known that the clouds in the distance were _______.
storm clouds
True or False: Beck Weathers followed Rob Hall’s orders without question.
True
What does Krakauer believe about Hall’s leadership style?
It may force clients to obey orders, which can lead to dangerous situations.
