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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the minimum amount of time required to cross the crevices, in Chapter 8, Khumbu to Camp II?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 5 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

2. What did Boukreev do for the clients while setting up Camp II?
(a) He cooked dinner while the Sherpas helped set up camp.
(b) He helped them set up their tents.
(c) Nothing.
(d) He told stories around the campfire.

3. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?
(a) Outside Magazine.
(b) An IMAX film crew.
(c) Mountain Madness.
(d) Himalayan Guides.

4. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?
(a) Not to bring the oxygen.
(b) To fly directly to Syangboche.
(c) To fly directly to Lukla.
(d) To trek into Base Camp.

5. How many of Mountain Madeness clients were women?
(a) 2.
(b) 0.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Karen Dickinson's job at Mountain Madness?

2. What outdoor sport did Klev participate in?

3. How long did Boukreev allow for his trek to base camp?

4. What was the fee to climb with Fischer's company?

5. What was Boukreev's advice to Adams?

(see the answer key)

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