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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 the date at the beginning of Chapter 10, The First Delays?
(a) April 19.
(b) April 23.
(c) April 25.
(d) April 21.

2. How much did Karen Dickinson owe Mountain Madness?
(a) $2,500.
(b) $20,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $10,000.

3. Boukreev's acclimation plan included how many ascents?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 3.

4. What did the climbers lack to be able to ascend the fixed ropes of the Lhotse Face?
(a) Flashlights.
(b) Headgear.
(c) Crampons.
(d) Radios.

5. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?
(a) Krakeur.
(b) Hall.
(c) Todd.
(d) Fischer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one barrier between Boukreev and his clients?

2. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?

3. What year does the book open?

4. Where was Lee Gammelgaard from?

5. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?

(see the answer key)

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