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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?
(a) Outside Magazine.
(b) Mountain Madness.
(c) Himalayan Guides.
(d) An IMAX film crew.

2. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) March 13.
(b) March 22.
(c) March 20.
(d) March 15.

3. What was Ngima Kale in charge of?
(a) Food preparation.
(b) High altitude.
(c) Base camp.
(d) Navigation.

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

5. What was Boukreev's destination at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Kathmandu.
(b) Mount Everest.
(c) Hong Kong.
(d) Lukla.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Pete Schoening?

2. How many clients had signed for the Mountain Madness expedition by February, 2006?

3. Where did Fischer go after securing Gammelgaard?

4. Before flying to Syangboche, what did Boukreev do?

5. What client was controversial to be included in the Everest climb?

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