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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What date did Boukreev arrive back at Base Camp?
(a) May 13.
(b) May 11.
(c) May 10.
(d) May 12.

2. Finish this phrase from Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone: Two tents. Two different expeditions. Eight climbers. Six votes: ____.
(a) Good idea.
(b) Checkmate.
(c) Bad idea.
(d) Let's do it.

3. What important decision did Lou Kasischke make?
(a) To push on towards the Summit at a more rapid pace.
(b) To pack an extra oxygen canister.
(c) To turn around and head down the mountain.
(d) To turn on his radio.

4. What was Hall's response to Kasischke's decision?
(a) "Come on, you can make it, Lou."
(b) "Good decision, Lou."
(c) "Are you sure, Lou?"
(d) "Don't quit now, Lou."

5. According to DeWalt, whose death was most disturbing?
(a) Harris.
(b) Namba.
(c) Hall.
(d) Fischer.

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

7. At what time did Beidleman make it to the South Summit?
(a) 8:45 a.m.
(b) 10:35 a.m.
(c) 12:00 p.m.
(d) 9:58 a.m.

8. What was the last mountain Boukreev attempted to climb?
(a) Makalu.
(b) Kamet.
(c) Cho Oyu.
(d) Annapurna I.

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

10. Who was the first to reach Boukreev's tent at Camp IV?
(a) Krakauer.
(b) Adams.
(c) Beidleman.
(d) Madsen.

11. Which group of people were in favor of turn around times?
(a) Freedomists.
(b) Legalists.
(c) Responsibilists.
(d) Situationalists.

12. Boukreev encountered Beck Weathers, asking for Rob Hall. How long had he been waiting for Hall?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 8 hours.
(d) 4 hours.

13. How far away was the group from Camp IV, in Chapter 18, Walk or Crawl?
(a) One hundred meters.
(b) Four hundred meters.
(c) Two hundred meters.
(d) Three hundred meters.

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

15. How many climbers was Hall taking to the Summit?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 12, The Countdown, who stopped unexpectedly at Camp I?

2. What magazine contacted Boukreev while he was in New Mexico?

3. What flow rate did Beidleman turn Pittman's oxygen up to in order to revive her?

4. What time did Boukreev arrive at Camp IV?

5. Who was the first climber to be in distress on the descent of Everest?

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