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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 time of day was it, at the beginning of Chapter 12, The Countdown, when Boukreev begins his descent?
(a) Night.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Morning.
(d) Midday.

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

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) Hesitation.
(c) Doubt.
(d) Determination.

4. What place did the group attempt to reach on April 23?
(a) The Summitt.
(b) Camp IV.
(c) Camp II.
(d) Camp III.

5. What was the weather like on May 7th?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Stormy.
(c) Windy.
(d) Calm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?

2. What was a typical meal on the mountain?

3. What was Hunt's role for Mountain Madness?

4. Before the Everest climb, what was Boukreev's reaction to Fischer asking him to secure clients for another climb after Everest?

5. What was the advice from base camp for Ngawang Topche Sherpa?

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