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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Postscript, what relative of Namba's did Boukreev encounter?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her father.
(c) Her nephew.
(d) Her son.

2. Of the 33 climbers that ascended Mt. Everest on May 10,1996, how many returned?
(a) 26.
(b) 30.
(c) 28.
(d) 31.

3. What flow rate did Beidleman turn Pittman's oxygen up to in order to revive her?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

4. What peak did Boukreev solo before going to Kathmandu?
(a) Lhotse.
(b) Lobuche.
(c) Nuptse.
(d) None.

5. What magazine contacted Boukreev while he was in New Mexico?
(a) Maxim.
(b) Outdoor Life.
(c) Men's Journal.
(d) Men's Health.

6. What word did the author suggest for Boukreev to describe how he got his energy to make another rescue attempt?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Epinephrine.
(d) Adrenaline.

7. What was Rob Hall's turnaround time?
(a) 2:00.
(b) 3:00.
(c) 3:30.
(d) 2:30.

8. What time did Boukreev arrive at Camp IV?
(a) 6:30.
(b) 5:00.
(c) 6:00.
(d) 5:30.

9. From whose point of view is the Afterword written?
(a) Fischer.
(b) DeWalt.
(c) Boukreev.
(d) Beidleman.

10. At what time did Dr. Hunt talk to Fischer on the Summit?
(a) 4:00.
(b) 2:30.
(c) 3:45.
(d) 3:15.

11. What item of Andy Harris's was found on the mountain?
(a) His ice axe.
(b) His oxygen mask.
(c) His backpack.
(d) His dog tags.

12. What award did Boukreev receive in December of 1997?
(a) David A. Sowles Memorial Award.
(b) Scott Fischer Memorial Award.
(c) Rob Hall Memorial Award.
(d) Mountain Madness Maniac Award.

13. How many canisters of oxygen were taken by the Sherpas onto the South Summit for Fischer's team?
(a) 6.
(b) 8.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

14. Who was the first person Boukreev escorted back to Camp IV?
(a) Charlotte.
(b) Sandy.
(c) Yasuko.
(d) Tim.

15. Who provided evidence against Boukreev about the fixed ropes?
(a) Fox.
(b) Hall.
(c) Krakauer.
(d) Fischer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Boukreev encountered Beck Weathers, asking for Rob Hall. How long had he been waiting for Hall?

2. What odd occurrence disconcerted the Sherpas in Chapter 15, The Last Hundred?

3. What was happened to Ngawang Topche Sherpa?

4. As a consultant, what kind of plan did Boukreev outline for the Everest climb in 1997?

5. What communication gear was the crew lacking?

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