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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Boukreev go to Russia?
(a) To organize sponsorship for the climb.
(b) To secure the oxygen deal.
(c) To procure additional ropes.
(d) To negotiate funding of the trip.

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

3. Before the Everest climb, what was Boukreev's reaction to Fischer asking him to secure clients for another climb after Everest?
(a) Angry.
(b) Dissapointed.
(c) Solemn.
(d) Surprised.

4. What outdoor sport did Klev participate in?
(a) Downhill skiing.
(b) Halfpipe snowboarding.
(c) Triathalons.
(d) Biatholon.

5. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?
(a) To trek into Base Camp.
(b) Not to bring the oxygen.
(c) To fly directly to Lukla.
(d) To fly directly to Syangboche.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What client was controversial to be included in the Everest climb?

3. What in flight convenience did Boukreev and Ngima have on their flight to Everest?

4. Why was Fischer eager to have Krakauer?

5. Which Mountain Madness guide pulled out of the expedition at the last minute?

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