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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was samochuvstvie?
(a) A Russian concept of a person's state of being.
(b) A Russian term of endearment.
(c) A slang Russian term for ego.
(d) A Russian monetary system.

2. In Chapter 12, The Countdown, who stopped unexpectedly at Camp I?
(a) Tim.
(b) Neal.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Dale.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one barrier between Boukreev and his clients?

2. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

3. What was Jane Bromet's role for Mountain Madness?

4. How did Fischer describe Boukreev?

5. Boukreev's acclimation plan included how many ascents?

(see the answer key)

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