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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What was Lopsang Jangbu in charge of?
(a) Food preparation.
(b) Base camp.
(c) High altitude.
(d) Navigation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Boukreev's greeting to Martin Adams at Camp II?

2. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?

3. What was the minimum amount of time required to cross the crevices, in Chapter 8, Khumbu to Camp II?

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

5. Why was Fischer eager to have Krakauer?

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