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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 give Neal so he could fix ropes?
(a) Bungee cords.
(b) Extra rope.
(c) Oxygen.
(d) Anchors.

2. Who was the first to reach Boukreev's tent at Camp IV?
(a) Madsen.
(b) Krakauer.
(c) Beidleman.
(d) Adams.

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

4. What did Boukreev search for in Chapter 19, The Rescue Transcript, before going out for another rescue attempt?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Radio.
(c) Headlamp.
(d) Oxygen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time did Madsen, Fox, Gamelgaard, and Pittman make it to the summit?

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

3. Who critiqued Boukreev's actions on summit day?

4. What was the name of the book published about the climb?

5. How did Beidleman describe the group of people in trouble in Chapter 18, Walk or Crawl?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Boukreev's rescue attempt of Fischer.

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

5. Besides Boukreev, who else reached Camp IV after the summit, and what did Boukreev do?

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

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

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

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

10. 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?

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