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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Boukreev anxious about Lopsang?
(a) His youthfulness.
(b) His attitude.
(c) His education.
(d) His experience.

2. At what time did Madsen, Fox, Gamelgaard, and Pittman make it to the summit?
(a) Between 2:00 and 2:15.
(b) Between 2:30 and 2:45.
(c) Between 2:15 and 2:30.
(d) After 3:00.

3. What were the ages of Ngima and Lopsang?
(a) 40 and 32.
(b) 30 and 25.
(c) 35 and 18.
(d) 26 and 23.

4. What in flight convenience did Boukreev and Ngima have on their flight to Everest?
(a) Movies.
(b) Cotton for their ears.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Peanuts.

5. What was Ngima Kale in charge of?
(a) High altitude.
(b) Food preparation.
(c) Navigation.
(d) Base camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. Boukreev encountered Beck Weathers, asking for Rob Hall. How long had he been waiting for Hall?

2. What was one reoccurring theme in Fischer's interviews with Bromet?

3. What was Boukreev's advice to Adams?

4. What reading on the O2SAT was worrisome for Dr. Hunter?

5. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?

(see the answer key)

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