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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 was a typical meal on the mountain?
(a) Steak, potatoes, and toast.
(b) Eggs, sausage, and potatoes.
(c) Pasta, meatballs, and garlic bread.
(d) Rice, lentils, soup, and vegetables.

2. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?
(a) Todd.
(b) Fischer.
(c) Krakeur.
(d) Hall.

3. Where did Boukreev first meet Scott Fischer?
(a) At a supply store.
(b) In college.
(c) At a party.
(d) On a climb.

4. Boukreev's role for Mountain Madness was to prepare ____.
(a) The mountain for the people.
(b) The equipment for the people.
(c) The people for the mountain.
(d) The people for the equipment.

5. Where did Boukreev want to get his supplies from?
(a) England.
(b) Russia.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Mountain Madness guide pulled out of the expedition at the last minute?

2. How did Fischer describe Boukreev?

3. How many climbers did Neal Beidleman recruit?

4. Before the Everest climb, what worried Boukreev?

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

(see the answer key)

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