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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom did Henry Todd have an agreement for oxygen?
(a) Praxair.
(b) Poisk.
(c) Lincare.
(d) H2O.

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

3. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?
(a) Hall.
(b) Todd.
(c) Krakeur.
(d) Fischer.

4. What caused problems on the trek to base camp?
(a) Oxygen.
(b) FInancial constraints.
(c) Weather.
(d) Bandits.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Boukreev allow for his trek to base camp?

2. What was the first priority once the team reached Base Camp?

3. What time of day was it, at the beginning of Chapter 12, The Countdown, when Boukreev begins his descent?

4. Where did Fischer go after securing Gammelgaard?

5. When Fischer arrived in Nepal, how many days away were his clients?

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