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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Boukreev need to procure?
(a) Food and water.
(b) Ropes and ladders.
(c) Tents and oxygen.
(d) Climbing gear and clothing.

4. What was Karen Dickinson's job at Mountain Madness?
(a) Business manager.
(b) Sponsorship director.
(c) Safety officer.
(d) Equipment manager.

5. What percentage of the clients did Beidleman believe would succeed?
(a) One quarter.
(b) Two thirds.
(c) Half.
(d) One hundred percent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Boukreev's role for Mountain Madness was to prepare ____.

2. What was the advice from base camp for Ngawang Topche Sherpa?

3. Where did Mountain Madness get its oxygen from?

4. Whom was Boukreev concerned about, in Chapter 8, Khumbu to Cam II?

5. What dangerous mountain is the book about?

(see the answer key)

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