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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 year does the book open?
(a) 1996.
(b) 1995.
(c) 1998.
(d) 1997.

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

3. What season is it when the book opens?
(a) Fall.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

4. How did Fischer describe Boukreev?
(a) An animal.
(b) A beast.
(c) A ghost.
(d) An eagle.

5. What did Boukreev come across in Chapter 9, Camp II?
(a) A yak carcass.
(b) A package of cigarettes.
(c) A dead body.
(d) A tank of oxygen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first major obstacle to the climb of Everest?

2. What did Boukreev need to procure?

3. What was Boukreev's greeting to Martin Adams at Camp II?

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

5. How was base camp alerted to the problem with Ngawang Topche Sherpa?

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