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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 Dale Kruse's profession?
(a) Psychiatrist.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Dentist.
(d) Lawyer.

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

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

4. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?
(a) An Olympic athlete.
(b) A wealthy socialite.
(c) An experienced climber.
(d) A spoiled brat.

5. On what date did the Mountain Madness climbers reach base camp?
(a) April 4.
(b) April 10.
(c) April 8.
(d) April 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the Mountain Madness climbers, who was the first to give up the mission?

2. Who was the last to leave Camp IV in Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone?

3. Where did Fischer go after securing Gammelgaard?

4. How much did Karen Dickinson owe Mountain Madness?

5. What did AMS stand for?

(see the answer key)

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