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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 change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?
(a) To fly directly to Syangboche.
(b) Not to bring the oxygen.
(c) To trek into Base Camp.
(d) To fly directly to Lukla.

2. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?
(a) His attitude.
(b) His experience.
(c) His youthfulness.
(d) His education.

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

4. Which Mountain Madness guide pulled out of the expedition at the last minute?
(a) Beidleman
(b) Fischer.
(c) Boukreev.
(d) Sabir.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What reading on the O2SAT was worrisome for Dr. Hunter?

2. What did the climbers do during their mandatory rest period at Camp II?

3. How did Fischer describe Boukreev?

4. How did some describe Boukreev?

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

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