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

2. Why did Boukreev go to Russia?
(a) To secure the oxygen deal.
(b) To negotiate funding of the trip.
(c) To procure additional ropes.
(d) To organize sponsorship for the climb.

3. Before the Everest climb, what was Boukreev's reaction to Fischer asking him to secure clients for another climb after Everest?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Solemn.
(c) Dissapointed.
(d) Angry.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Karen Dickinson's job at Mountain Madness?

3. What year does the book open?

4. Where did Fischer go after securing Gammelgaard?

5. Before the planned Everest climb, what high Himalayan peak had Boukreev already committed to help guide a team to climb?

(see the answer key)

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