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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

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

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

5. In Chapter 12, The Countdown, who stopped unexpectedly at Camp I?
(a) Tim.
(b) Neal.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Dale.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author DeWalt refered to the string of climbers hiking the mountain in Chapter 14, To The South Summit, as what?

2. According to DeWalt, whose death was most disturbing?

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

4. Who was the first person Boukreev escorted back to Camp IV?

5. How did climbers at Camp IV signal to others where they were located?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the weather like, in Chapter 16, Decision and Descent?

2. What was a turnaround time, and how was it used by Hall's and Fischer's teams?

3. Who was the first to contact Boukreev from the media about the climb of Everest and how did Boukreev respond?

4. What was DeWalt's hope for commercial climbing expeditions?

5. What were Hall's and Fischer's differing philosophies on climbing?

6. What were Boukreev's thoughts on the article published by Krakauer?

7. Who was in the group on the South Col?

8. Describe the encounter between Boukreev and Yasuko Namba's husband.

9. Who were the first Mountain Madness climbers to reach the summit and at what time did they reach it?

10. What were Dr. Hunt's thoughts on the climbers, in Chapter 17, Snowblind?

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