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                                             Sir Edmund Hillary
                                             Explorer Mt. Everest
                                                1919 - 2008

1.  What caused Edmund Hillary to become interested in mountain climbing?

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2.  Where is Mt. Everest and why is it special to mountain climbers?

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3.  Describe an incident that illustrates the humility of Edmund Hillary.

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4.  Why did Hillary feel an obligation to the people of Nepal?

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5.  Name two special honors Queen Elizabeth bestowed upon Edmund Hillary.

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6.  Name four other adventures of Edmund Hillary .

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7.  What words would you use to describe Sir Edmund Hillary?

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Biography at gardenofpraise.com