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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 samochuvstvie?
(a) A slang Russian term for ego.
(b) A Russian term of endearment.
(c) A Russian concept of a person's state of being.
(d) A Russian monetary system.

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

3. When Fischer arrived in Nepal, how many days away were his clients?
(a) 2 days.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 3 days.

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

5. Where did Fischer go after securing Gammelgaard?
(a) Africa.
(b) Austrilia.
(c) America.
(d) Mt. Everest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What piece of equipment was of concern to Boukreev?

2. What was Bourkreev offered to work for Mountain Madness?

3. With what aspect did Fischer not agree with Boukreev's acclimation plan?

4. What was Boukreev's counter offer?

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

(see the answer key)

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