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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sponsored Sandy Hill?
(a) NBC.
(b) CBS.
(c) ABC.
(d) FOX.

2. What was the name of Fischer's company?
(a) Himalyan Guides.
(b) Adventure Consultants.
(c) Mountain Madness.
(d) Extreme Sports.

3. What was Bourkeev's role in the book?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Geologist.
(c) Sherpa.
(d) Summitt guide.

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

5. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?
(a) Henry Todd.
(b) Scott Fischer.
(c) Rob Hall.
(d) Jon Krakauer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was Pete Schoening?

3. Why was Fischer eager to have Krakauer?

4. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?

5. What outdoor sport did Klev participate in?

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