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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom was Boukreev concerned about, in Chapter 8, Khumbu to Cam II?
(a) Sandy and Lene.
(b) None. He was confident in all of the climbers.
(c) Charlotte and Sandy.
(d) Dale and Pete.

2. Finish this phrase from Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone: Two tents. Two different expeditions. Eight climbers. Six votes: ____.
(a) Checkmate.
(b) Bad idea.
(c) Let's do it.
(d) Good idea.

3. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Oxygen.
(b) Maps.
(c) Clothing.
(d) Food.

4. What was the weather like on May 7th?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Calm.
(c) Windy.
(d) Stormy.

5. Before flying to Syangboche, what did Boukreev do?
(a) Socialized with friends.
(b) Read the guiding report.
(c) Prepared plans for the climb.
(d) Got food poisoning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was quoted about the ethics of taking a client's money when he has little chance of completing the climb?

2. What was Boukreev's advice to Adams?

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

4. How high did Boukreev climb, in Chapter 9, Camp II?

5. What was happened to Ngawang Topche Sherpa?

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