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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who did Adams run into, in Chapter 18, Walk or Crawl?
(a) Krakauer.
(b) Fischer.
(c) Boukreev.
(d) Beidleman.

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

4. What was Frank Fishbeck's profession?
(a) Swedish doctor.
(b) British pilot.
(c) Hong Kong publisher.
(d) Los Angeles attorney.

5. What nationality was the team Boukreev agreed to consult for in the spring of 1997?
(a) Indonesian.
(b) Russian.
(c) Australian.
(d) New Zealand.

6. What format is Chapter 19, The Rescue Transcript, written in?
(a) Question and answer.
(b) Narrative.
(c) Interviews with the climbers.
(d) Boukreev's jounral entries.

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

8. What communication gear was the crew lacking?
(a) Microphones.
(b) Satellite phones.
(c) Radios.
(d) Ear pieces.

9. As a consultant, what kind of plan did Boukreev outline for the Everest climb in 1997?
(a) A plan akin to an astronaut training program.
(b) A supportive research study plan.
(c) A rigorous training and acclimitization plan.
(d) A lengthy running program.

10. What did Charlotte do for Sandy, in Chapter 17, Snowblind?
(a) Carried her down the Summit.
(b) Gave Sandy a shot of dexamethaone.
(c) Changed her oxygen tanks.
(d) Replaced her crampons.

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

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

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

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

15. Why did Pittman trek to Pheriche?
(a) To see friends.
(b) To get additional supplies.
(c) To see a doctor.
(d) To rest in a comfortable bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Boukreev search for in Chapter 19, The Rescue Transcript, before going out for another rescue attempt?

2. What time was it when Boukreev found Fischer?

3. What most likely killed Fischer?

4. Who provided evidence against Boukreev about the fixed ropes?

5. In the spring of 1997, how many people did Boukreev successfully Summit?

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