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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 did the climbers do during their mandatory rest period at Camp II?
(a) Read books and watched movies.
(b) Played cards.
(c) Exercised regularly.
(d) Wrote letters to loved ones at home.

2. At what time did Dr. Hunt talk to Fischer on the Summit?
(a) 3:45.
(b) 2:30.
(c) 3:15.
(d) 4:00.

3. Finish this phrase from Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone: Two tents. Two different expeditions. Eight climbers. Six votes: ____.
(a) Checkmate.
(b) Let's do it.
(c) Good idea.
(d) Bad idea.

4. Who was the first to reach Boukreev's tent at Camp IV?
(a) Krakauer.
(b) Beidleman.
(c) Adams.
(d) Madsen.

5. What was Boukreev's destination at the beginning of Chapter 5, The Trail to Everest?
(a) Lukla.
(b) Kathmandu.
(c) Mount Everest.
(d) Hong Kong.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the Everest climb, what was Boukreev's reaction to Fischer asking him to secure clients for another climb after Everest?

2. How high did Boukreev climb, in Chapter 9, Camp II?

3. Who did Boukreev assist down from Camp III because of altitude sickness?

4. Who was Bourkreev originally going to work with?

5. How did Fischer describe Boukreev?

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