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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the fee to climb with Fischer's company?
(a) $40,000.
(b) $30,000.
(c) $65,000.
(d) $55,000.

2. What company did Boukreev guide for?
(a) Mountain Madness.
(b) Adventure Consultants.
(c) Extreme Sports.
(d) Himalayan Guides.

3. What was Dale Kruse's profession?
(a) Psychiatrist.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Dentist.

4. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?
(a) Todd.
(b) Krakeur.
(c) Fischer.
(d) Hall.

5. What client was controversial to be included in the Everest climb?
(a) Adams.
(b) Fox.
(c) Madsen.
(d) Kruse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?

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

3. How old was Pete Schoening?

4. What dangerous mountain is the book about?

5. What was Boukreev's counter offer?

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