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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Karen Dickinson's job at Mountain Madness?
(a) Business manager.
(b) Equipment manager.
(c) Safety officer.
(d) Sponsorship director.

3. Which Mountain Madness guide pulled out of the expedition at the last minute?
(a) Sabir.
(b) Boukreev.
(c) Fischer.
(d) Beidleman

4. What did Pittman eat in Pheriche?
(a) Elk and rice.
(b) Venison and lentils.
(c) Spaghetti and meatballs.
(d) Yak steak and french fries.

5. What strategy did Beidleman recommend while on the South Col?
(a) Lead the group to safety.
(b) Everyone for themselves.
(c) Stay together as a group.
(d) Split off into pairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away was the group from Camp IV, in Chapter 18, Walk or Crawl?

2. At what time did Madsen, Fox, Gamelgaard, and Pittman make it to the summit?

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

4. Fischer was often heard saying what to his team members?

5. How many climbers did Neal Beidleman recruit?

(see the answer key)

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