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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 caused problems on the trek to base camp?
(a) Bandits.
(b) FInancial constraints.
(c) Weather.
(d) Oxygen.

2. At what time did Madsen, Fox, Gamelgaard, and Pittman make it to the summit?
(a) Between 2:00 and 2:15.
(b) Between 2:15 and 2:30.
(c) After 3:00.
(d) Between 2:30 and 2:45.

3. What reading on the O2SAT was worrisome for Dr. Hunter?
(a) 90s.
(b) 60s.
(c) 100s.
(d) 80s.

4. What did Todd promise to do with the order for Boukreev in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Make good on the order.
(b) Give up and leave Boukreev hanging.
(c) Find a different supplier.
(d) Triple the price.

5. What was a typical meal on the mountain?
(a) Steak, potatoes, and toast.
(b) Rice, lentils, soup, and vegetables.
(c) Eggs, sausage, and potatoes.
(d) Pasta, meatballs, and garlic bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 11, Toward the Push?

2. Returning to Camp III at the end of the day, Boukreev was pleased to find how many climbers had reached the camp?

3. How did some describe Boukreev?

4. What did Charlotte do for Sandy, in Chapter 17, Snowblind?

5. What nickname did others give Boukreev?

(see the answer key)

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