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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the fee to climb with Fischer's company?
(a) $40,000.
(b) $65,000.
(c) $55,000.
(d) $30,000.

2. What did Fischer ask Boukreev to do more of?
(a) Help the clients.
(b) Satellite radio interviews with NBC.
(c) Climb higher and set more ropes.
(d) Prepare meals.

3. Before the planned Everest climb, what high Himalayan peak had Boukreev already committed to help guide a team to climb?
(a) Manaslu.
(b) Pumori.
(c) Lukla.
(d) Syangboche.

4. What was Rob Hall's turnaround time?
(a) 3:30.
(b) 2:00.
(c) 3:00.
(d) 2:30.

5. Who was the exception to Boukreev's beliefs about his clients?
(a) Adams.
(b) Dickinson.
(c) Pittman.
(d) Gammelgaard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first climber to be in distress on the descent of Everest?

2. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 10, The First Delays?

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

4. What was Lopsang Jangbu in charge of?

5. What did Boukreev search for in Chapter 19, The Rescue Transcript, before going out for another rescue attempt?

(see the answer key)

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