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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) Geologist.
(b) Publicity agent.
(c) Scientist.
(d) CEO.

2. What did Boukreev need to procure?
(a) Ropes and ladders.
(b) Tents and oxygen.
(c) Climbing gear and clothing.
(d) Food and water.

3. On what date did the Mountain Madness climbers reach base camp?
(a) April 8.
(b) April 6.
(c) April 4.
(d) April 10.

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

5. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?
(a) An Olympic athlete.
(b) An experienced climber.
(c) A wealthy socialite.
(d) A spoiled brat.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fischer arrived in Nepal, how many days away were his clients?

2. One guide suggested, "One cannot be certain how any climber will perform. Good climbers sometimes failed, while marginal climbers succeeded through ____."

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

4. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?

5. Who were Ngima Kale and Lopsang Jangbu?

(see the answer key)

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