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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At base camp, how did Adventure Consultants mark their territory?
(a) They put up caution tape around their tents.
(b) They painted NZ on rocks.
(c) They made a circle of tents.
(d) They used New Zealand flags to make a border.

2. Where was Rob Hall from?
(a) United States.
(b) Austria.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) England.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?

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

3. Who were Ngima Kale and Lopsang Jangbu?

4. What was a typical meal on the mountain?

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

(see the answer key)

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