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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Boukreev go to Russia?
(a) To procure additional ropes.
(b) To negotiate funding of the trip.
(c) To secure the oxygen deal.
(d) To organize sponsorship for the climb.

2. What in flight convenience did Boukreev and Ngima have on their flight to Everest?
(a) Movies.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Peanuts.
(d) Cotton for their ears.

3. What was Bourkreev offered to work for Mountain Madness?
(a) $5000 more than the original offer.
(b) Twice his previous offer.
(c) Half of the previous offer.
(d) Nothing.

4. What was Boukreev's counter offer?
(a) Twice his previous offer.
(b) $500 more.
(c) Half of the previous offer.
(d) Nothing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Dale Kruse's profession?

2. What was the name of Fischer's company?

3. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

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

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

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