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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. Why did Pittman trek to Pheriche?

2. According to DeWalt, whose death was most disturbing?

3. What was Rob Hall's turnaround time?

4. What most likely killed Fischer?

5. What time was it when Boukreev found Fischer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the encounter between Boukreev and Yasuko Namba's husband.

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

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

5. What were Krakauer's criticisms of Boukreev?

6. Describe Boukreev's return to Everest the following year.

7. What happened to the climbers that didn't return from the expedition?

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

9. What was the weather like, in Chapter 16, Decision and Descent?

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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Boukreev was responsible for the groups acclimatization plan. What was this and why was it necessary? Describe the plan Boukreev proposed. What part, if any, did Fischer not agree to?

Essay Topic 2

What are the various high altitude ailments that climbers could suffer from? Who in the book suffers and from which ailments? What precautions can climbers take to avoid these serious illnesses?

Essay Topic 3

What role do Sherpas play in climbing Everest? Do you think Sherpas are well paid for their unique abilities or are they taken advantage of? Support your thesis with evidence from the text.

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