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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 Karen Dickinson's job at Mountain Madness?
(a) Sponsorship director.
(b) Equipment manager.
(c) Safety officer.
(d) Business manager.

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

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

4. Boukreev's acclimation plan included how many ascents?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

5. Who was quoted about the ethics of taking a client's money when he has little chance of completing the climb?
(a) Krakauer.
(b) Fischer.
(c) Todd.
(d) Boukreev.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sponsored Sandy Hill?

2. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

3. Where did Fischer go after securing Gammelgaard?

4. What was Jane Bromet's role for Mountain Madness?

5. With whom did Henry Todd have an agreement for oxygen?

(see the answer key)

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