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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What were the ages of Ngima and Lopsang?
(a) 30 and 25.
(b) 26 and 23.
(c) 35 and 18.
(d) 40 and 32.

4. What time did Boukreev arrive at Camp IV?
(a) 5:30.
(b) 6:00.
(c) 6:30.
(d) 5:00.

5. What word did the author suggest for Boukreev to describe how he got his energy to make another rescue attempt?
(a) Epinephrine.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Fear.
(d) Adrenaline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Boukreev's advice to Adams?

2. What concerned Adams about the way the expedition was being managed?

3. What type of ladder was used across the crevasses?

4. What client was controversial to be included in the Everest climb?

5. How many climbers did Neal Beidleman recruit?

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