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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Boukreev surprised to find at the airport in Kathmandu?
(a) Custom agents.
(b) Fischer's family.
(c) Journalists.
(d) Detectives.

2. Who was the first climber to be in distress on the descent of Everest?
(a) Fischer.
(b) Fox.
(c) Krakauer.
(d) Pittman.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

11. What time was it when Boukreev found Fischer?
(a) 6:00.
(b) 7:00.
(c) 8:00.
(d) 6:30.

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

13. Who was the last to leave Camp IV in Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone?
(a) Fischer.
(b) Pittman.
(c) Fox.
(d) Boukreev.

14. What did the Sherpas from Hall's group do for Fischer, in Chapter 20, The Last Attempt?
(a) Nothing, they just passed by.
(b) Carried him down the mountain.
(c) Gave him oxygen.
(d) Gave him gloves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What item of Andy Harris's was found on the mountain?

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

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

4. What time did Boukreev arrive at Camp IV?

5. Who led the lost group in the direction of Camp IV?

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