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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Boukreev go to Russia?
(a) To procure additional ropes.
(b) To negotiate funding of the trip.
(c) To secure the oxygen deal.
(d) To organize sponsorship for the climb.

3. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) March 22.
(b) March 15.
(c) March 13.
(d) March 20.

4. What was Gammelgaard's reaction to the view of Everest at the Western Cwm?
(a) She ignored the view and kept climbing.
(b) She stared in fear.
(c) She fainted.
(d) She wept.

5. What was one barrier between Boukreev and his clients?
(a) The cost of the expedition.
(b) The language.
(c) Boukreev's expectations.
(d) Boukreev's attitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the clients from the United States fly out of?

2. How did Ngawang Topche Sherpa get to base camp?

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

4. What in flight convenience did Boukreev and Ngima have on their flight to Everest?

5. What did Boukreev do for the clients while setting up Camp II?

(see the answer key)

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