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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Lopsang Jangbu in charge of?
(a) Navigation.
(b) Food preparation.
(c) High altitude.
(d) Base camp.

2. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?
(a) His youthfulness.
(b) His education.
(c) His experience.
(d) His attitude.

3. Who were Ngima Kale and Lopsang Jangbu?
(a) Porters.
(b) Guides.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) Cooks.

4. What did Todd promise to do with the order for Boukreev in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Make good on the order.
(b) Triple the price.
(c) Give up and leave Boukreev hanging.
(d) Find a different supplier.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who was quoted about the ethics of taking a client's money when he has little chance of completing the climb?

3. When Fischer arrived in Nepal, how many days away were his clients?

4. What was one barrier between Boukreev and his clients?

5. What outdoor sport did Klev participate in?

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