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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ailed Beidleman in Chapter 7, Base Camp?
(a) A persistant headache.
(b) A cough.
(c) Stomach pains.
(d) Sprained ankle.

2. How old was Pete Schoening?
(a) 68.
(b) 54.
(c) 72.
(d) 46.

3. What did the climbers lack to be able to ascend the fixed ropes of the Lhotse Face?
(a) Radios.
(b) Crampons.
(c) Headgear.
(d) Flashlights.

4. Before flying to Syangboche, what did Boukreev do?
(a) Read the guiding report.
(b) Prepared plans for the climb.
(c) Got food poisoning.
(d) Socialized with friends.

5. How high did Boukreev climb, in Chapter 9, Camp II?
(a) 7,100 meters.
(b) 5,800 meters.
(c) 6,400 meters.
(d) 7,500 meters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Lee Gammelgaard from?

2. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?

3. Where did Boukreev first meet Scott Fischer?

4. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?

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

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