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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 many clients had signed for the Mountain Madness expedition by February, 2006?
(a) 4.
(b) 6.
(c) 10.
(d) 8.

2. What did Todd promise to do with the order for Boukreev in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Find a different supplier.
(b) Give up and leave Boukreev hanging.
(c) Triple the price.
(d) Make good on the order.

3. What did Fischer ask Boukreev to do more of?
(a) Climb higher and set more ropes.
(b) Help the clients.
(c) Satellite radio interviews with NBC.
(d) Prepare meals.

4. What was the fee to climb with Fischer's company?
(a) $55,000.
(b) $30,000.
(c) $65,000.
(d) $40,000.

5. How long did Boukreev allow for his trek to base camp?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 14 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Fischer's company?

2. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?

3. What ailed Beidleman in Chapter 7, Base Camp?

4. Finish this phrase from Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone: Two tents. Two different expeditions. Eight climbers. Six votes: ____.

5. How many of Mountain Madeness clients were women?

(see the answer key)

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