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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Karen Dickinson owe Mountain Madness?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $2,500.
(d) $20,000.

2. Who were Ngima Kale and Lopsang Jangbu?
(a) Guides.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Porters.
(d) Sherpas.

3. What concerned Adams about the way the expedition was being managed?
(a) The physical fitness of the Mountain Madness climbers.
(b) The amout of oxygen that was being used.
(c) The acclimization plan.
(d) The priority of satellite interviews.

4. What did Boukreev feel it was important to encourage?
(a) Reliance on the guides.
(b) Team members working together.
(c) Independent action.
(d) Following a structured and set path.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Lopsang Jangbu in charge of?

3. Where did Boukreev first meet Scott Fischer?

4. What was Gammelgaard's reaction to the view of Everest at the Western Cwm?

5. What was Bourkeev's role in the book?

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