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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 Lopsang Jangbu in charge of?
(a) Navigation.
(b) High altitude.
(c) Food preparation.
(d) Base camp.

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

3. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 11, Toward the Push?
(a) April 21.
(b) April 23.
(c) April 27.
(d) April 25.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the minimum amount of time required to cross the crevices, in Chapter 8, Khumbu to Camp II?

3. Who sponsored Sandy Hill?

4. What outdoor sport did Klev participate in?

5. Where was Rob Hall from?

(see the answer key)

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