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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Before the Everest climb, what worried Boukreev?
(a) The oxygen issue.
(b) What he would do after the Everest climb.
(c) The late snow melt.
(d) The intentions of his boss.

2. What season is it when the book opens?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Fall.

3. What was Bourkreev offered to work for Mountain Madness?
(a) $5000 more than the original offer.
(b) Half of the previous offer.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Twice his previous offer.

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

5. How many clients had signed for the Mountain Madness expedition by February, 2006?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the fee to climb with Fischer's company?

3. What was the name of Fischer's company?

4. What year does the book open?

5. How old was Pete Schoening?

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