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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before flying to Syangboche, what did Boukreev do?

2. Who was quoted about the ethics of taking a client's money when he has little chance of completing the climb?

3. Who did Boukreev assist down from Camp III because of altitude sickness?

4. What was a typical meal on the mountain?

5. Why was Fischer eager to have Krakauer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the first major obstacle to the climb of Everest and how is it crossed?

2. Who did Neal Beidleman recruit?

3. What caused delays in getting equipment to base camp?

4. About whom was Boukreev initially concerned?

5. What was Boukreev's initial reaction to meeting his climbers?

6. What was the plan for Boukreev and the clients, in Chapter 11, Towards the Push?

7. Describe the location of the Mountain Madness climbers on May 1.

8. How did Boukreev justify not helping the clients set up at Camp II?

9. Describe the relationship between Fischer and Boukreev in the planning stages of the expedition?

10. Who was Sandy Hill Pittman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Mountain Madness team was repeatedly behind schedule. Analyze the various delays the team faced throughout their time on Everest and the consequences of these delays. Do you think it is possible to plan and execute an Everest climb without delays?

Essay Topic 2

Describe what happened with the group of climbers lost on the South Col. Who was in the group and what did they each do. Who made it back to Camp IV safely? What should they have done different, if anything?

Essay Topic 3

Complete an analysis of Scott Fischer that addresses the following areas: physical description, climbing experience, Mountain Madness history, and motivation for climbing and guiding.

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