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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. What was the first priority once the team reached Base Camp?

2. What was one barrier between Boukreev and his clients?

3. What was the fee to climb with Fischer's company?

4. Where did Boukreev first meet Scott Fischer?

5. Where was Rob Hall from?

Short Essay Questions

1. About whom was Boukreev initially concerned?

2. Who were the guides Fischer hired to lead his expedition?

3. Who was Sandy Hill Pittman?

4. Describe the problem with the oxygen, in Chapter 5, "The Trail to Everest."

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

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

7. What request from Fischer surprised Boukreev, in Chapter 3, "Doing the Deals?"

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

9. Who were the lead Sherpas hired by Fischer, and how did Boukreev feel about them?

10. Much of "The Climb" is aimed at defending Boukreev against accusations made about his conduct on the climb. What two defenses did the authors stress in Chapters 3 and 4?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Boukreev a hero, or did his own actions put him in a dangerous position? Support your argument with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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

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