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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did the clients become obsessed with at Base Camp?
(a) Their gear.
(b) The weather.
(c) Their bodily functions.
(d) Altitude sickness.

4. Before the planned Everest climb, what high Himalayan peak had Boukreev already committed to help guide a team to climb?
(a) Lukla.
(b) Syangboche.
(c) Manaslu.
(d) Pumori.

5. What was one reoccurring theme in Fischer's interviews with Bromet?
(a) Perseverance.
(b) Family.
(c) Money.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Fischer describe Boukreev?

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

3. How long did Boukreev allow for his trek to base camp?

4. What was Hunt's role for Mountain Madness?

5. What was the fee to climb with Fischer's company?

(see the answer key)

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