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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What place did the group attempt to reach on April 23?
(a) The Summitt.
(b) Camp III.
(c) Camp II.
(d) Camp IV.

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

3. At the end of Chapter 11, Toward the Push, Fischer joked that Boukreev and Adam were going to descend lower than base camp to ____.
(a) Bring supplies and oxygen to the rest of the crew.
(b) Meet woman trekkers and drink beer.
(c) Rest and recuperate before the summit bid.
(d) Play cards and gamble.

4. What was Lopsang Jangbu in charge of?
(a) Navigation.
(b) Base camp.
(c) High altitude.
(d) Food preparation.

5. What was Boukreev's advice to Adams?
(a) Give up on a Summit bid.
(b) Ascend to Camp II.
(c) Descend to the forest level.
(d) Spend an extra day at Base Camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ngima Kale in charge of?

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

3. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?

4. What unique strategy did Krakauer use to make up time coming down the mountain?

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

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