View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How was base camp alerted to the problem with Ngawang Topche Sherpa?
(a) Satellite phone.
(b) Another Sherpa.
(c) Radio.
(d) Adventure Consultants.

3. What year does the book open?
(a) 1996.
(b) 1995.
(c) 1998.
(d) 1997.

4. Who sponsored Sandy Hill?
(a) CBS.
(b) ABC.
(c) NBC.
(d) FOX.

5. Who was the exception to Boukreev's beliefs about his clients?
(a) Adams.
(b) Gammelgaard.
(c) Dickinson.
(d) Pittman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Pete Schoening?

2. What caused problems on the trek to base camp?

3. What did Boukreev feel it was important to encourage?

4. How many climbers was Hall taking to the Summit?

5. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 126 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample