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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before flying to Syangboche, what did Boukreev do?
(a) Got food poisoning.
(b) Read the guiding report.
(c) Socialized with friends.
(d) Prepared plans for the climb.

2. How did climbers at Camp IV signal to others where they were located?
(a) Flags.
(b) Whistles.
(c) Flashing lights.
(d) Radio communication.

3. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Oxygen.
(b) Food.
(c) Maps.
(d) Clothing.

4. Where did the clients from the United States fly out of?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) New York.
(d) Houston.

5. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?
(a) Scott Fischer.
(b) Henry Todd.
(c) Jon Krakauer.
(d) Rob Hall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What company did Boukreev guide for?

2. What did Boukreev do for the clients while setting up Camp II?

3. At what time did Madsen, Fox, Gamelgaard, and Pittman make it to the summit?

4. Fischer was often heard saying what to his team members?

5. What was Boukreev's greeting to Martin Adams at Camp II?

(see the answer key)

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