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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. What did Boukreev learn from the Sherpas about Fischer?
(a) That the Sherpas believed he had no chance of surviving.
(b) That it was too dangerous for another rescue attempt.
(c) That he was on his way to Camp IV.
(d) That they were unable to find him.

2. What was the weather like on May 7th?
(a) Snowing.
(b) Calm.
(c) Stormy.
(d) Windy.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Boukreev surprised to find at the airport in Kathmandu?

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

4. What important decision did Lou Kasischke make?

5. What did Charlotte do for Sandy, in Chapter 17, Snowblind?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the controversy over fixing the ropes from Camp IV to the Summit?

2. What were Krakauer's criticisms of Boukreev?

3. What happened to Kruse in Chapter 12, The Countdown?

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

5. Describe Boukreev's rescue attempts on the South Col.

6. Describe the oxygen the team took on their summit push.

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

8. On Boukreev's descent, in Chapter 16, Decision and Descent, what was the plan for Boukreev to ascend to Camp IV? Why is this important?

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

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

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