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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Afterword, Epilogue and Postscript.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time did Beidleman make it to the South Summit?
(a) 9:58 a.m.
(b) 8:45 a.m.
(c) 10:35 a.m.
(d) 12:00 p.m.

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

3. What was the minimum amount of time required to cross the crevices, in Chapter 8, Khumbu to Camp II?
(a) 6 hours.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 5 hours.

4. What in flight convenience did Boukreev and Ngima have on their flight to Everest?
(a) Movies.
(b) Peanuts.
(c) Cotton for their ears.
(d) Coffee.

5. What outdoor sport did Klev participate in?
(a) Triathalons.
(b) Halfpipe snowboarding.
(c) Biatholon.
(d) Downhill skiing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Boukreev come across in Chapter 9, Camp II?

2. What piece of equipment was of concern to Boukreev?

3. What date did Boukreev arrive back at Base Camp?

4. On what date did the Mountain Madness climbers reach base camp?

5. What caused problems on the trek to base camp?

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