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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What odd occurrence disconcerted the Sherpas in Chapter 15, The Last Hundred?
(a) An image in the snow.
(b) A star in the middle of the day.
(c) An odd cloud formation.
(d) A strange whistling sound.

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

3. What did Adams advise Hunt to get from Fischer?
(a) A release of liability.
(b) Any available antibiotics.
(c) A raise because of the danger of the trip.
(d) Additional oxygen supplies.

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

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

6. After leaving Fischer in Chapter 20, The Last Attempt, how did Boukreev find his way back to Camp IV?
(a) Intuition.
(b) Compass.
(c) Flashing lights.
(d) Rope.

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

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

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

10. How did Beidleman describe the group of people in trouble in Chapter 18, Walk or Crawl?
(a) A "traffic jam."
(b) A "haystack."
(c) A "pile of spaghetti."
(d) A "dogpile."

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

12. In the spring of 1997, how many people did Boukreev successfully Summit?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What time was it when Boukreev found Fischer?

2. At what time did Dr. Hunt talk to Fischer on the Summit?

3. What peak did Boukreev solo before going to Kathmandu?

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

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

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