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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 percentage of the clients did Beidleman believe would succeed?
(a) One quarter.
(b) Two thirds.
(c) Half.
(d) One hundred percent.

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

3. What did Pittman eat in Pheriche?
(a) Elk and rice.
(b) Yak steak and french fries.
(c) Spaghetti and meatballs.
(d) Venison and lentils.

4. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?
(a) Rob Hall.
(b) Henry Todd.
(c) Jon Krakauer.
(d) Scott Fischer.

5. What place did the group attempt to reach on April 23?
(a) Camp IV.
(b) The Summitt.
(c) Camp III.
(d) Camp II.

Short Answer Questions

1. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

2. Boukreev's role for Mountain Madness was to prepare ____.

3. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?

4. What was Gammelgaard's reaction to the view of Everest at the Western Cwm?

5. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?

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