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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 Hunt's role for Mountain Madness?
(a) Blogger.
(b) Supply officer.
(c) Guide.
(d) Doctor.

2. What was Boukreev's destination at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Mount Everest.
(b) Kathmandu.
(c) Lukla.
(d) Hong Kong.

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

4. What was Dale Kruse's profession?
(a) Psychiatrist.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Dentist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?

2. What was a typical meal on the mountain?

3. Who sponsored Sandy Hill?

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

5. What company did Boukreev guide for?

(see the answer key)

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