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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. What time was it when Boukreev found Fischer?
(a) 8:00.
(b) 6:30.
(c) 7:00.
(d) 6:00.

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

3. All of the following happened at the Balcony except what?
(a) Taking pictures.
(b) Removing crampons.
(c) Rehydrating.
(d) Changing oxygen.

4. How many clients had signed for the Mountain Madness expedition by February, 2006?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 6.
(d) 4.

5. Over dinner, in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest, how did the four men plan to obtain their equipment?
(a) The found an alternate supplier.
(b) They put Boukreev in charge.
(c) They divided it up.
(d) Fischer decided to rush to New Zealand to procure the equipment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Boukreev's advice to Adams?

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

3. To what did Pittman compare watching snow melt?

4. How many of Mountain Madeness clients were women?

5. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?

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