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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One guide suggested, "One cannot be certain how any climber will perform. Good climbers sometimes failed, while marginal climbers succeeded through ____."
(a) Doubt.
(b) Determination.
(c) Self-confidence.
(d) Hesitation.

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

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

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

5. Where did Boukreev first meet Scott Fischer?
(a) On a climb.
(b) At a party.
(c) At a supply store.
(d) In college.

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 was Sandy Hill Pittman described?

3. What was Dale Kruse's profession?

4. What outdoor sport did Klev participate in?

5. Over dinner, in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest, how did the four men plan to obtain their equipment?

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