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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) Oxygen.
(b) FInancial constraints.
(c) Weather.
(d) Bandits.

2. What was Boukreev's destination at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Hong Kong.
(b) Kathmandu.
(c) Mount Everest.
(d) Lukla.

3. Who were Ngima Kale and Lopsang Jangbu?
(a) Porters.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Guides.
(d) Sherpas.

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

5. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Food.
(b) Maps.
(c) Oxygen.
(d) Clothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first climber to be in distress on the descent of Everest?

2. What was a typical meal on the mountain?

3. Who was the exception to Boukreev's beliefs about his clients?

4. Before flying to Syangboche, what did Boukreev do?

5. What time did Boukreev arrive at Camp IV?

(see the answer key)

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