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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the Mountain Madness climbers, who was the first to give up the mission?
(a) Fischer.
(b) Hunt.
(c) Kruse.
(d) Schoening.

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

3. One guide suggested, "One cannot be certain how any climber will perform. Good climbers sometimes failed, while marginal climbers succeeded through ____."
(a) Self-confidence.
(b) Determination.
(c) Doubt.
(d) Hesitation.

4. What were the ages of Ngima and Lopsang?
(a) 26 and 23.
(b) 30 and 25.
(c) 40 and 32.
(d) 35 and 18.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

2. Where did Mountain Madness get its oxygen from?

3. Why did Boukreev go to Russia?

4. What did the clients become obsessed with at Base Camp?

5. What was the weather like on May 7th?

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