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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 season is it when the book opens?
(a) Fall.
(b) Winter.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

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

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

4. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?
(a) Jon Krakauer.
(b) Scott Fischer.
(c) Henry Todd.
(d) Rob Hall.

5. What was the name of Fischer's company?
(a) Extreme Sports.
(b) Adventure Consultants.
(c) Himalyan Guides.
(d) Mountain Madness.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?

2. What dangerous mountain is the book about?

3. What was Bourkreev offered to work for Mountain Madness?

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

5. What company did Boukreev guide for?

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