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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Sandy Hill Pittman described?
(a) An Olympic athlete.
(b) An experienced climber.
(c) A spoiled brat.
(d) A wealthy socialite.

2. What company did Boukreev guide for?
(a) Mountain Madness.
(b) Adventure Consultants.
(c) Himalayan Guides.
(d) Extreme Sports.

3. What was Lopsang Jangbu in charge of?
(a) Food preparation.
(b) High altitude.
(c) Base camp.
(d) Navigation.

4. What place did the group attempt to reach on April 23?
(a) Camp IV.
(b) Camp II.
(c) The Summitt.
(d) Camp III.

5. Boukreev encountered Beck Weathers, asking for Rob Hall. How long had he been waiting for Hall?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 4 hours.
(d) 8 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Boukreev's counter offer?

2. What percentage of the clients did Beidleman believe would succeed?

3. What did Adams advise Hunt to get from Fischer?

4. How many total hours of oxygen did the Mountain Madness climbers have?

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

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