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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Jane Bromet's role for Mountain Madness?
(a) Scientist.
(b) Publicity agent.
(c) CEO.
(d) Geologist.

2. Over dinner, in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest, how did the four men plan to obtain their equipment?
(a) Fischer decided to rush to New Zealand to procure the equipment.
(b) The found an alternate supplier.
(c) They put Boukreev in charge.
(d) They divided it up.

3. Where did Boukreev want to get his supplies from?
(a) Russia.
(b) England.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) France.

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

5. What season is it when the book opens?
(a) Summer.
(b) Spring.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?

2. Before the planned Everest climb, what high Himalayan peak had Boukreev already committed to help guide a team to climb?

3. On what date did the Mountain Madness climbers reach base camp?

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

5. Why did Boukreev go to Russia?

(see the answer key)

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