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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 11, Toward the Push, Fischer joked that Boukreev and Adam were going to descend lower than base camp to ____.
(a) Meet woman trekkers and drink beer.
(b) Bring supplies and oxygen to the rest of the crew.
(c) Rest and recuperate before the summit bid.
(d) Play cards and gamble.

2. Who provided evidence against Boukreev about the fixed ropes?
(a) Fox.
(b) Krakauer.
(c) Fischer.
(d) Hall.

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

4. What was Lopsang Jangbu in charge of?
(a) Base camp.
(b) Food preparation.
(c) High altitude.
(d) Navigation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What percentage of the clients did Beidleman believe would succeed?

2. Who was the exception to Boukreev's beliefs about his clients?

3. Over dinner, in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest, how did the four men plan to obtain their equipment?

4. At base camp, how did Adventure Consultants mark their territory?

5. What time of day was it, at the beginning of Chapter 12, The Countdown, when Boukreev begins his descent?

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