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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 8-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what did Pittman compare watching snow melt?
(a) Watching paint dry.
(b) Watching a fire.
(c) Watching water boil.
(d) Watching television.

2. What was Bourkeev's role in the book?
(a) Summitt guide.
(b) Geologist.
(c) Sherpa.
(d) Salesman.

3. How old was Pete Schoening?
(a) 68.
(b) 72.
(c) 46.
(d) 54.

4. What was the date at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) March 20.
(b) March 15.
(c) March 22.
(d) March 13.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Ed Viesturs and David Breashears work for?

2. What piece of equipment was of concern to Boukreev?

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

4. What did Boukreev need to procure?

5. With what aspect did Fischer not agree with Boukreev's acclimation plan?

(see the answer key)

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