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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 the first major obstacle to the climb of Everest?
(a) Deboche.
(b) Khumbu Ice Fall.
(c) Namche Bazaar.
(d) Lhotse Face.

2. How many clients had signed for the Mountain Madness expedition by February, 2006?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

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

4. Who was quoted about the ethics of taking a client's money when he has little chance of completing the climb?
(a) Fischer.
(b) Krakauer.
(c) Boukreev.
(d) Todd.

5. How was base camp alerted to the problem with Ngawang Topche Sherpa?
(a) Satellite phone.
(b) Another Sherpa.
(c) Radio.
(d) Adventure Consultants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Boukreev do for the clients while setting up Camp II?

2. What was Boukreev's advice to Adams?

3. Returning to Camp III at the end of the day, Boukreev was pleased to find how many climbers had reached the camp?

4. Who payed for the Sherpas to prepare the routes?

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

(see the answer key)

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