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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 year does the book open?
(a) 1996.
(b) 1997.
(c) 1995.
(d) 1998.

2. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?
(a) An experienced climber.
(b) A spoiled brat.
(c) A wealthy socialite.
(d) An Olympic athlete.

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

4. Over dinner, in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest, how did the four men plan to obtain their equipment?
(a) Fischer decided to rush to New Zealand to procure the equipment.
(b) The found an alternate supplier.
(c) They divided it up.
(d) They put Boukreev in charge.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What in flight convenience did Boukreev and Ngima have on their flight to Everest?

2. What was Dale Kruse's profession?

3. What outdoor sport did Klev participate in?

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

5. At base camp, how did Adventure Consultants mark their territory?

(see the answer key)

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