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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Boukreev assist down from Camp III because of altitude sickness?
(a) Pheriche.
(b) Kruse.
(c) Fox.
(d) Madsen.

2. How long did Boukreev allow for his trek to base camp?
(a) 7 days.
(b) 14 days.
(c) 5 days.
(d) 12 days.

3. Where was Lee Gammelgaard from?
(a) Norway.
(b) Iceland.
(c) Denmark.
(d) Sweden.

4. Who provided evidence against Boukreev about the fixed ropes?
(a) Krakauer.
(b) Fox.
(c) Fischer.
(d) Hall.

5. How was base camp alerted to the problem with Ngawang Topche Sherpa?
(a) Satellite phone.
(b) Adventure Consultants.
(c) Radio.
(d) Another Sherpa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?

2. What did AMS stand for?

3. Besides Boukreev, who else was alone in a tent, at the end of Chapter 17, Snowblind?

4. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?

5. What nickname did others give Boukreev?

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