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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What was Dale Kruse's profession?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Psychiatrist.
(c) Dentist.
(d) Doctor.

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

4. What did Boukreev come across in Chapter 9, Camp II?
(a) A dead body.
(b) A tank of oxygen.
(c) A package of cigarettes.
(d) A yak carcass.

5. What was the first major obstacle to the climb of Everest?
(a) Namche Bazaar.
(b) Khumbu Ice Fall.
(c) Deboche.
(d) Lhotse Face.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did the Mountain Madness climbers reach base camp?

2. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?

3. Why did Boukreev go to Russia?

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

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

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