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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Todd.
(d) Boukreev.

2. How high did Boukreev climb, in Chapter 9, Camp II?
(a) 6,400 meters.
(b) 5,800 meters.
(c) 7,100 meters.
(d) 7,500 meters.

3. What was the weather like on May 7th?
(a) Calm.
(b) Stormy.
(c) Windy.
(d) Snowing.

4. What type of ladder was used across the crevasses?
(a) Copper.
(b) Wood.
(c) Aluminum.
(d) Plastic.

5. What was Hall's response to Kasischke's decision?
(a) "Come on, you can make it, Lou."
(b) "Are you sure, Lou?"
(c) "Don't quit now, Lou."
(d) "Good decision, Lou."

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Ngima Kale in charge of?

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

3. What in flight convenience did Boukreev and Ngima have on their flight to Everest?

4. What was Frank Fishbeck's profession?

5. Who greeted Boukreev on his descent at Camp II?

(see the answer key)

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