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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. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?
(a) Himalayan Guides.
(b) Outside Magazine.
(c) Mountain Madness.
(d) An IMAX film crew.

2. What was Gammelgaard's reaction to the view of Everest at the Western Cwm?
(a) She ignored the view and kept climbing.
(b) She wept.
(c) She stared in fear.
(d) She fainted.

3. Before the planned Everest climb, what high Himalayan peak had Boukreev already committed to help guide a team to climb?
(a) Lukla.
(b) Syangboche.
(c) Pumori.
(d) Manaslu.

4. What was Bourkeev's role in the book?
(a) Sherpa.
(b) Salesman.
(c) Geologist.
(d) Summitt guide.

5. What reading on the O2SAT was worrisome for Dr. Hunter?
(a) 100s.
(b) 80s.
(c) 90s.
(d) 60s.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author DeWalt refered to the string of climbers hiking the mountain in Chapter 14, To The South Summit, as what?

2. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?

3. How many total hours of oxygen did the Mountain Madness climbers have?

4. What was Karen Dickinson's job at Mountain Madness?

5. With what aspect did Fischer not agree with Boukreev's acclimation plan?

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