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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 did Boukreev feel it was important to encourage?
(a) Independent action.
(b) Team members working together.
(c) Following a structured and set path.
(d) Reliance on the guides.

2. All of the following happened at the Balcony except what?
(a) Changing oxygen.
(b) Taking pictures.
(c) Rehydrating.
(d) Removing crampons.

3. What was Frank Fishbeck's profession?
(a) British pilot.
(b) Swedish doctor.
(c) Los Angeles attorney.
(d) Hong Kong publisher.

4. How many climbers did Neal Beidleman recruit?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

5. At what time did Beidleman make it to the South Summit?
(a) 12:00 p.m.
(b) 9:58 a.m.
(c) 8:45 a.m.
(d) 10:35 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did Fischer go after securing Gammelgaard?

4. Where was Lee Gammelgaard from?

5. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?

(see the answer key)

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