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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the exception to Boukreev's beliefs about his clients?
(a) Adams.
(b) Gammelgaard.
(c) Dickinson.
(d) Pittman.

2. Where did Boukreev want to get his supplies from?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Russia.
(c) England.
(d) France.

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

4. What nickname did others give Boukreev?
(a) Snowman.
(b) Hoody.
(c) Staples.
(d) Sneakers.

5. Which Mountain Madness guide pulled out of the expedition at the last minute?
(a) Boukreev.
(b) Sabir.
(c) Fischer.
(d) Beidleman

6. What did Boukreev need to procure?
(a) Tents and oxygen.
(b) Food and water.
(c) Ropes and ladders.
(d) Climbing gear and clothing.

7. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?
(a) To fly directly to Lukla.
(b) To trek into Base Camp.
(c) To fly directly to Syangboche.
(d) Not to bring the oxygen.

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

9. What did AMS stand for?
(a) Aim More Severe.
(b) Altitude Mountain Sickness.
(c) All Morning Silence.
(d) Acute Mountain Sickness.

10. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 10, The First Delays?
(a) April 23.
(b) April 25.
(c) April 19.
(d) April 21.

11. What was the first priority once the team reached Base Camp?
(a) Eating dinner.
(b) Setting up tents.
(c) Rest.
(d) Taking in the scenery.

12. How long did Boukreev allow for his trek to base camp?
(a) 12 days.
(b) 5 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 14 days.

13. What was the advice from base camp for Ngawang Topche Sherpa?
(a) Descend to Base Camp.
(b) Rest at Camp II for the night.
(c) Hot tea.
(d) Intervene with drugs.

14. What was the fee to climb with Fischer's company?
(a) $30,000.
(b) $40,000.
(c) $55,000.
(d) $65,000.

15. What did Fischer ask Boukreev to do more of?
(a) Climb higher and set more ropes.
(b) Satellite radio interviews with NBC.
(c) Prepare meals.
(d) Help the clients.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What caused problems at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

3. What type of ladder was used across the crevasses?

4. Where was Lee Gammelgaard from?

5. How much was one bottle of oxygen?

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