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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. Which group of people were in favor of turn around times?
(a) Responsibilists.
(b) Freedomists.
(c) Situationalists.
(d) Legalists.

2. Who were Ngima Kale and Lopsang Jangbu?
(a) Porters.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) Guides.

3. What was Boukreev surprised to find at the airport in Kathmandu?
(a) Fischer's family.
(b) Detectives.
(c) Journalists.
(d) Custom agents.

4. What did Boukreev feel it was important to encourage?
(a) Following a structured and set path.
(b) Team members working together.
(c) Reliance on the guides.
(d) Independent action.

5. What flow rate did Beidleman turn Pittman's oxygen up to in order to revive her?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the 33 climbers that ascended Mt. Everest on May 10,1996, how many returned?

2. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?

3. Boukreev's acclimation plan included how many ascents?

4. What in flight convenience did Boukreev and Ngima have on their flight to Everest?

5. Before the Everest climb, what was Boukreev's reaction to Fischer asking him to secure clients for another climb after Everest?

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