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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 was Hall's response to Kasischke's decision?
(a) "Are you sure, Lou?"
(b) "Don't quit now, Lou."
(c) "Come on, you can make it, Lou."
(d) "Good decision, Lou."

2. Where was Rob Hall from?
(a) England.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) United States.
(d) Austria.

3. How did Ngawang Topche Sherpa get to base camp?
(a) Sled.
(b) He walked.
(c) Helicoter.
(d) He nevermade it back to Base Camp.

4. What reading on the O2SAT was worrisome for Dr. Hunter?
(a) 60s.
(b) 80s.
(c) 90s.
(d) 100s.

5. How much did Karen Dickinson owe Mountain Madness?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $2,500.
(c) $20,000.
(d) $10,000.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sponsored Sandy Hill?

2. One guide suggested, "One cannot be certain how any climber will perform. Good climbers sometimes failed, while marginal climbers succeeded through ____."

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

4. What communication gear was the crew lacking?

5. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

(see the answer key)

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