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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Boukreev want to get his supplies from?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Russia.

2. What was one barrier between Boukreev and his clients?
(a) The language.
(b) Boukreev's attitude.
(c) The cost of the expedition.
(d) Boukreev's expectations.

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

4. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Oxygen.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Food.
(d) Maps.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused problems on the trek to base camp?

2. Why was Fischer eager to have Krakauer?

3. What was a typical meal on the mountain?

4. What was Bourkeev's role in the book?

5. With whom did Henry Todd have an agreement for oxygen?

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