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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 dangerous mountain is the book about?
(a) K2.
(b) Mt. Lassen.
(c) Mt. Everest.
(d) Mt. Hood.

2. What was Dale Kruse's profession?
(a) Dentist.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Psychiatrist.
(d) Doctor.

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

4. How many climbers did Neal Beidleman recruit?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. What did Todd promise to do with the order for Boukreev in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Triple the price.
(b) Find a different supplier.
(c) Give up and leave Boukreev hanging.
(d) Make good on the order.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was Lee Gammelgaard from?

2. Before the Everest climb, what was Boukreev's reaction to Fischer asking him to secure clients for another climb after Everest?

3. How did some describe Boukreev?

4. What year does the book open?

5. What were the ages of Ngima and Lopsang?

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