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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, The Countdown, who stopped unexpectedly at Camp I?
(a) Neal.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Dale.
(d) Tim.

2. What was Boukreev's greeting to Martin Adams at Camp II?
(a) "Hey, crocodile!"
(b) "Hey, turtle!"
(c) "Hey, polar bear!"
(d) "Hey, giraffe!"

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

4. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) March 13.
(b) March 20.
(c) March 22.
(d) March 15.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a typical meal on the mountain?

2. Boukreev encountered Beck Weathers, asking for Rob Hall. How long had he been waiting for Hall?

3. In Pittman's satellite report in Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone, at Camp III, what did she report she was eating?

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

5. What did the clients become obsessed with at Base Camp?

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