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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Mountain Madness get its oxygen from?
(a) Henry Todd.
(b) Poisk.
(c) Lincare.
(d) Fischer.

2. What did Boukreev need to procure?
(a) Climbing gear and clothing.
(b) Ropes and ladders.
(c) Tents and oxygen.
(d) Food and water.

3. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?
(a) An experienced climber.
(b) A wealthy socialite.
(c) A spoiled brat.
(d) An Olympic athlete.

4. Why was Fischer eager to have Krakauer?
(a) Science.
(b) Money.
(c) Fame.
(d) Publicity.

5. How old was Pete Schoening?
(a) 68.
(b) 72.
(c) 54.
(d) 46.

Short Answer Questions

1. What season is it when the book opens?

2. One guide suggested, "One cannot be certain how any climber will perform. Good climbers sometimes failed, while marginal climbers succeeded through ____."

3. What dangerous mountain is the book about?

4. What was Bourkreev offered to work for Mountain Madness?

5. With whom did Henry Todd have an agreement for oxygen?

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