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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which Mountain Madness guide pulled out of the expedition at the last minute?
(a) Beidleman
(b) Fischer.
(c) Boukreev.
(d) Sabir.

2. 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) Doubt.
(c) Determination.
(d) Hesitation.

3. What piece of equipment was of concern to Boukreev?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Compasses.
(c) Radios.
(d) Altimeters.

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

5. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?
(a) Krakeur.
(b) Hall.
(c) Todd.
(d) Fischer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

3. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?

4. What was the fee to climb with Fischer's company?

5. How much did Karen Dickinson owe Mountain Madness?

(see the answer key)

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