The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

Anatoli Boukreev
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The Climb: Tragic Ambitions on Everest Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What outdoor sport did Klev participate in?
(a) Biatholon.
(b) Halfpipe snowboarding.
(c) Downhill skiing.
(d) Triathalons.

2. What piece of equipment was of concern to Boukreev?
(a) Altimeters.
(b) Ropes.
(c) Compasses.
(d) Radios.

3. What was Bourkreev offered to work for Mountain Madness?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Half of the previous offer.
(c) $5000 more than the original offer.
(d) Twice his previous offer.

4. Whom was Boukreev concerned about, in Chapter 8, Khumbu to Cam II?
(a) Dale and Pete.
(b) Charlotte and Sandy.
(c) Sandy and Lene.
(d) None. He was confident in all of the climbers.

5. What did Todd promise to do with the order for Boukreev in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Triple the price.
(b) Find a different supplier.
(c) Make good on the order.
(d) Give up and leave Boukreev hanging.

6. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 11, Toward the Push?
(a) April 27.
(b) April 23.
(c) April 25.
(d) April 21.

7. At base camp, how did Adventure Consultants mark their territory?
(a) They used New Zealand flags to make a border.
(b) They painted NZ on rocks.
(c) They made a circle of tents.
(d) They put up caution tape around their tents.

8. How much was one bottle of oxygen?
(a) $435.
(b) $300.
(c) $250.
(d) $325.

9. Who did Boukreev assist down from Camp III because of altitude sickness?
(a) Madsen.
(b) Fox.
(c) Kruse.
(d) Pheriche.

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

11. What was Lopsang Jangbu in charge of?
(a) Base camp.
(b) Food preparation.
(c) Navigation.
(d) High altitude.

12. Who was quoted about the ethics of taking a client's money when he has little chance of completing the climb?
(a) Krakauer.
(b) Boukreev.
(c) Todd.
(d) Fischer.

13. What did the climbers lack to be able to ascend the fixed ropes of the Lhotse Face?
(a) Crampons.
(b) Radios.
(c) Flashlights.
(d) Headgear.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did some describe Boukreev?

2. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?

3. Where was Rob Hall from?

4. Returning to Camp III at the end of the day, Boukreev was pleased to find how many climbers had reached the camp?

5. Who were Ngima Kale and Lopsang Jangbu?

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