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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 was Fischer's response to Boukreev's plan to return to Camp IV and await the climbers?
(a) Fischer asked Boukreev to stay at the summit instead.
(b) Fischer was too delirious to think straight.
(c) Fischer agreed.
(d) Fischer was angry, but agreed.

2. In Pittman's satellite report in Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone, at Camp III, what did she report she was eating?
(a) Red licorice.
(b) Popcorn.
(c) Jujubees.
(d) Snickers.

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

4. How did climbers at Camp IV signal to others where they were located?
(a) Flashing lights.
(b) Flags.
(c) Radio communication.
(d) Whistles.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the weather like on May 7th?

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

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

4. What strategy did Beidleman recommend while on the South Col?

5. What flow rate did Beidleman turn Pittman's oxygen up to in order to revive her?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. What were Krakauer's criticisms of Boukreev?

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

6. In Chapter 12, The Countdown, who was Boukreev concerned about?

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

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

9. What happened on Boukreev's first attempt from Camp IV to aid climbers?

10. Describe Boukreev's rescue attempt of Fischer.

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