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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before flying to Syangboche, what did Boukreev do?
(a) Socialized with friends.
(b) Prepared plans for the climb.
(c) Read the guiding report.
(d) Got food poisoning.

2. How did some describe Boukreev?
(a) Careless.
(b) Friendly.
(c) Aloof.
(d) Lazy.

3. What in flight convenience did Boukreev and Ngima have on their flight to Everest?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Peanuts.
(c) Movies.
(d) Cotton for their ears.

4. How much was one bottle of oxygen?
(a) $250.
(b) $435.
(c) $300.
(d) $325.

5. What was the advice from base camp for Ngawang Topche Sherpa?
(a) Rest at Camp II for the night.
(b) Intervene with drugs.
(c) Hot tea.
(d) Descend to Base Camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Ngawang Topche Sherpa get to base camp?

2. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

3. What did Boukreev feel it was important to encourage?

4. What reading on the O2SAT was worrisome for Dr. Hunter?

5. What was Boukreev's destination at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

(see the answer key)

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