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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What percentage of the clients did Beidleman believe would succeed?
(a) One hundred percent.
(b) Two thirds.
(c) One quarter.
(d) Half.

4. How did Ngawang Topche Sherpa get to base camp?
(a) He nevermade it back to Base Camp.
(b) Helicoter.
(c) He walked.
(d) Sled.

5. What was Boukreev's destination at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Hong Kong.
(b) Lukla.
(c) Mount Everest.
(d) Kathmandu.

6. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) March 20.
(b) March 13.
(c) March 22.
(d) March 15.

7. How did Fischer describe Boukreev?
(a) A beast.
(b) A ghost.
(c) An animal.
(d) An eagle.

8. Where was Lee Gammelgaard from?
(a) Norway.
(b) Denmark.
(c) Sweden.
(d) Iceland.

9. What concerned Adams about the way the expedition was being managed?
(a) The acclimization plan.
(b) The amout of oxygen that was being used.
(c) The physical fitness of the Mountain Madness climbers.
(d) The priority of satellite interviews.

10. How much did Karen Dickinson owe Mountain Madness?
(a) $5,000.
(b) $10,000.
(c) $20,000.
(d) $2,500.

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

12. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?
(a) Jon Krakauer.
(b) Henry Todd.
(c) Scott Fischer.
(d) Rob Hall.

13. Before the Everest climb, what was Boukreev's reaction to Fischer asking him to secure clients for another climb after Everest?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Dissapointed.
(c) Solemn.
(d) Angry.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What season is it when the book opens?

2. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?

3. What client was controversial to be included in the Everest climb?

4. How long did Boukreev allow for his trek to base camp?

5. What was the first priority once the team reached Base Camp?

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