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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the minimum amount of time required to cross the crevices, in Chapter 8, Khumbu to Camp II?
(a) 4 hours.
(b) 6 hours.
(c) 5 hours.
(d) 3 hours.

2. What was one reoccurring theme in Fischer's interviews with Bromet?
(a) Family.
(b) Love.
(c) Money.
(d) Perseverance.

3. What ailed Beidleman in Chapter 7, Base Camp?
(a) Stomach pains.
(b) A cough.
(c) Sprained ankle.
(d) A persistant headache.

4. What was one barrier between Boukreev and his clients?
(a) Boukreev's expectations.
(b) The cost of the expedition.
(c) Boukreev's attitude.
(d) The language.

5. Who did Boukreev assist down from Camp III because of altitude sickness?
(a) Fox.
(b) Madsen.
(c) Pheriche.
(d) Kruse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the Everest climb, what worried Boukreev?

2. What change of plans did Fischer make leaving Kathmandu?

3. What type of ladder was used across the crevasses?

4. Who was the founder of Himalayan Guides?

5. Over dinner, in Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest, how did the four men plan to obtain their equipment?

(see the answer key)

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