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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was quoted about the ethics of taking a client's money when he has little chance of completing the climb?
(a) Boukreev.
(b) Krakauer.
(c) Fischer.
(d) Todd.

2. What was Hunt's role for Mountain Madness?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Supply officer.
(c) Blogger.
(d) Guide.

3. What was Boukreev's destination at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Mount Everest.
(b) Lukla.
(c) Hong Kong.
(d) Kathmandu.

4. What was the name of Fischer's company?
(a) Extreme Sports.
(b) Himalyan Guides.
(c) Adventure Consultants.
(d) Mountain Madness.

5. Who were Ngima Kale and Lopsang Jangbu?
(a) Guides.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Porters.
(d) Sherpas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Fischer eager to have Krakauer?

2. What dangerous mountain is the book about?

3. Over dinner, in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest, how did the four men plan to obtain their equipment?

4. What did AMS stand for?

5. What was Boukreev's counter offer?

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