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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 Boukreev's destination at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Lukla.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) Mount Everest.
(d) Kathmandu.

2. Where did Fischer go after securing Gammelgaard?
(a) Austrilia.
(b) Mt. Everest.
(c) Africa.
(d) America.

3. Who greeted Boukreev on his descent at Camp II?
(a) The cook.
(b) Nobody was left at the camp.
(c) Beidleman.
(d) Fischer.

4. Why was Fischer eager to have Krakauer?
(a) Money.
(b) Fame.
(c) Publicity.
(d) Science.

5. What place did the group attempt to reach on April 23?
(a) Camp II.
(b) The Summitt.
(c) Camp IV.
(d) Camp III.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?

2. What was Boukreev's advice to Adams?

3. What were the ages of Ngima and Lopsang?

4. Where did Boukreev want to get his supplies from?

5. What was Karen Dickinson's job at Mountain Madness?

(see the answer key)

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