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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, The Countdown, who stopped unexpectedly at Camp I?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Dale.
(c) Tim.
(d) Neal.

2. Who was the last to leave Camp IV in Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone?
(a) Fischer.
(b) Fox.
(c) Pittman.
(d) Boukreev.

3. What strategy did Beidleman recommend while on the South Col?
(a) Stay together as a group.
(b) Everyone for themselves.
(c) Lead the group to safety.
(d) Split off into pairs.

4. What concerned Adams about the way the expedition was being managed?
(a) The physical fitness of the Mountain Madness climbers.
(b) The amout of oxygen that was being used.
(c) The priority of satellite interviews.
(d) The acclimization plan.

5. What was happened to Ngawang Topche Sherpa?
(a) He stayed in the hospital overnight for monitoring.
(b) He recovered and returned to the mountain.
(c) He lapsed into a coma.
(d) He had his leg amputated.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time did Beidleman make it to the South Summit?

2. What was the name of Fischer's company?

3. Boukreev's acclimation plan included how many ascents?

4. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?

5. What piece of equipment was of concern to Boukreev?

(see the answer key)

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