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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?
(a) An Olympic athlete.
(b) An experienced climber.
(c) A wealthy socialite.
(d) A spoiled brat.

2. Boukreev's acclimation plan included how many ascents?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. 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.

4. What was the first major obstacle to the climb of Everest?
(a) Lhotse Face.
(b) Deboche.
(c) Namche Bazaar.
(d) Khumbu Ice Fall.

5. What was Rob Hall's turnaround time?
(a) 3:30.
(b) 3:00.
(c) 2:30.
(d) 2:00.

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 did Fischer ask Boukreev to do more of?

3. Of the Mountain Madness climbers, who was the first to give up the mission?

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

5. What did Todd promise to do with the order for Boukreev in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

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