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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What reading on the O2SAT was worrisome for Dr. Hunter?
(a) 90s.
(b) 60s.
(c) 100s.
(d) 80s.

3. What was Boukreev's destination at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Lukla.
(b) Kathmandu.
(c) Hong Kong.
(d) Mount Everest.

4. What did Boukreev feel it was important to encourage?
(a) Reliance on the guides.
(b) Following a structured and set path.
(c) Independent action.
(d) Team members working together.

5. Who was the exception to Boukreev's beliefs about his clients?
(a) Adams.
(b) Gammelgaard.
(c) Dickinson.
(d) Pittman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much was one bottle of oxygen?

3. What unique strategy did Krakauer use to make up time coming down the mountain?

4. At base camp, how did Adventure Consultants mark their territory?

5. How did Ngawang Topche Sherpa get to base camp?

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