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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did some describe Boukreev?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Lazy.
(c) Careless.
(d) Aloof.

2. Before the planned Everest climb, what high Himalayan peak had Boukreev already committed to help guide a team to climb?
(a) Syangboche.
(b) Pumori.
(c) Lukla.
(d) Manaslu.

3. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 11, Toward the Push?
(a) April 23.
(b) April 25.
(c) April 21.
(d) April 27.

4. What did Boukreev do for the clients while setting up Camp II?
(a) He told stories around the campfire.
(b) Nothing.
(c) He cooked dinner while the Sherpas helped set up camp.
(d) He helped them set up their tents.

5. Before the Everest climb, what worried Boukreev?
(a) What he would do after the Everest climb.
(b) The intentions of his boss.
(c) The oxygen issue.
(d) The late snow melt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the last to leave Camp IV in Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone?

2. What was the first priority once the team reached Base Camp?

3. What was Hall's response to Kasischke's decision?

4. Before the Everest climb, what was Boukreev's reaction to Fischer asking him to secure clients for another climb after Everest?

5. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?

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