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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was samochuvstvie?
(a) A slang Russian term for ego.
(b) A Russian monetary system.
(c) A Russian term of endearment.
(d) A Russian concept of a person's state of being.

2. With what aspect did Fischer not agree with Boukreev's acclimation plan?
(a) The destination of the climbs.
(b) The length of rest periods.
(c) The deep descents.
(d) The number of ascents.

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

4. What was Bourkeev's role in the book?
(a) Geologist.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Sherpa.
(d) Summitt guide.

5. Where did Boukreev want to get his supplies from?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fischer was often heard saying what to his team members?

2. To what did Pittman compare watching snow melt?

3. What did the clients become obsessed with at Base Camp?

4. How many climbers did Neal Beidleman recruit?

5. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

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