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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At base camp, how did Adventure Consultants mark their territory?
(a) They made a circle of tents.
(b) They painted NZ on rocks.
(c) They put up caution tape around their tents.
(d) They used New Zealand flags to make a border.

3. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?
(a) To trek into Base Camp.
(b) To fly directly to Lukla.
(c) To fly directly to Syangboche.
(d) Not to bring the oxygen.

4. Who was quoted about the ethics of taking a client's money when he has little chance of completing the climb?
(a) Krakauer.
(b) Fischer.
(c) Boukreev.
(d) Todd.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. With what aspect did Fischer not agree with Boukreev's acclimation plan?

2. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

3. Where did Boukreev want to get his supplies from?

4. What was one barrier between Boukreev and his clients?

5. What did the climbers lack to be able to ascend the fixed ropes of the Lhotse Face?

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