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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Hall's response to Kasischke's decision?
(a) "Come on, you can make it, Lou."
(b) "Good decision, Lou."
(c) "Don't quit now, Lou."
(d) "Are you sure, Lou?"

2. Who was the last to leave Camp IV in Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone?
(a) Fox.
(b) Fischer.
(c) Boukreev.
(d) Pittman.

3. What client was controversial to be included in the Everest climb?
(a) Kruse.
(b) Adams.
(c) Fox.
(d) Madsen.

4. How many climbers was Hall taking to the Summit?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 8.
(d) 15.

5. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?
(a) Jon Krakauer.
(b) Henry Todd.
(c) Scott Fischer.
(d) Rob Hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of equipment was of concern to Boukreev?

2. What did Todd promise to do with the order for Boukreev in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

3. How did some describe Boukreev?

4. How did Fischer describe Boukreev?

5. Who did Boukreev assist down from Camp III because of altitude sickness?

(see the answer key)

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