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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. What did Fischer ask Boukreev to do more of?

3. What did Fischer say to Boukreev, in Chapter 9, Camp II?

4. What was the first major obstacle to the climb of Everest?

5. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was the role of the Sherpas on a climbing expedition?

3. What happened in Chapter 11, Towards the Push, to Dale Kruse?

4. Describe the rescue in Chapter 10, The First Delays.

5. Besides Mountain Madness, who else climbed Everest in the spring of 1996?

6. Who was Sandy Hill Pittman?

7. What was Boukreev's confusion about his role as guide?

8. Who are the authors of "The Climb?"

9. About whom was Boukreev initially concerned?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who is Jon Krakauer, and what does he allege about the May,1996, climbing of Everest?

Essay Topic 2

Who were the Mountain Madness clients? What advantages and disadvantages did they bring to the team?

Essay Topic 3

Mt. Everest is typically climbed by organized climbing businesses. These businesses organize the trip and offer support throughout the climb. In an essay, describe the various commercial climbing companies available, including what they offer and cost. Next, analyze the ethical issues raised by the commercial climbing industry.

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