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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the Mountain Madness climbers, who was the first to give up the mission?
(a) Hunt.
(b) Fischer.
(c) Schoening.
(d) Kruse.

2. What did Charlotte do for Sandy, in Chapter 17, Snowblind?
(a) Changed her oxygen tanks.
(b) Gave Sandy a shot of dexamethaone.
(c) Carried her down the Summit.
(d) Replaced her crampons.

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

4. What was Hall's response to Kasischke's decision?
(a) "Come on, you can make it, Lou."
(b) "Good decision, Lou."
(c) "Are you sure, Lou?"
(d) "Don't quit now, Lou."

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Boukreev come across in Chapter 9, Camp II?

2. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?

3. How high did Boukreev climb, in Chapter 9, Camp II?

4. What important decision did Lou Kasischke make?

5. How did Beidleman describe the group of people in trouble in Chapter 18, Walk or Crawl?

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