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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 12-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Dale Kruse's profession?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Psychiatrist.
(c) Dentist.
(d) Lawyer.

2. In Chapter 12, The Countdown, who stopped unexpectedly at Camp I?
(a) Dale.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Tim.
(d) Neal.

3. Where did Fischer go after securing Gammelgaard?
(a) America.
(b) Mt. Everest.
(c) Austrilia.
(d) Africa.

4. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 10, The First Delays?
(a) April 21.
(b) April 19.
(c) April 25.
(d) April 23.

5. With what aspect did Fischer not agree with Boukreev's acclimation plan?
(a) The deep descents.
(b) The number of ascents.
(c) The length of rest periods.
(d) The destination of the climbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Pittman eat in Pheriche?

2. Boukreev's acclimation plan included how many ascents?

3. Which Mountain Madness guide pulled out of the expedition at the last minute?

4. How long did Boukreev allow for his trek to base camp?

5. How many climbers did Neal Beidleman recruit?

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