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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?
(a) An Olympic athlete.
(b) An experienced climber.
(c) A wealthy socialite.
(d) A spoiled brat.

2. At base camp, how did Adventure Consultants mark their territory?
(a) They made a circle of tents.
(b) They used New Zealand flags to make a border.
(c) They painted NZ on rocks.
(d) They put up caution tape around their tents.

3. What was one reoccurring theme in Fischer's interviews with Bromet?
(a) Family.
(b) Perseverance.
(c) Love.
(d) Money.

4. How did some describe Boukreev?
(a) Aloof.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Careless.

5. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?
(a) To trek into Base Camp.
(b) Not to bring the oxygen.
(c) To fly directly to Syangboche.
(d) To fly directly to Lukla.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Fischer arrived in Nepal, how many days away were his clients?

2. How old was Pete Schoening?

3. Who did Boukreev assist down from Camp III because of altitude sickness?

4. What did Todd promise to do with the order for Boukreev in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

5. What was Boukreev's advice to Adams?

(see the answer key)

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