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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Afterword, Epilogue and Postscript.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One guide suggested, "One cannot be certain how any climber will perform. Good climbers sometimes failed, while marginal climbers succeeded through ____."
(a) Doubt.
(b) Self-confidence.
(c) Determination.
(d) Hesitation.

2. What did the clients become obsessed with at Base Camp?
(a) The weather.
(b) Altitude sickness.
(c) Their bodily functions.
(d) Their gear.

3. What client was controversial to be included in the Everest climb?
(a) Kruse.
(b) Adams.
(c) Fox.
(d) Madsen.

4. What did Boukreev search for in Chapter 19, The Rescue Transcript, before going out for another rescue attempt?
(a) Shoes.
(b) Radio.
(c) Oxygen.
(d) Headlamp.

5. How many clients had signed for the Mountain Madness expedition by February, 2006?
(a) 10.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 8.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before the planned Everest climb, what high Himalayan peak had Boukreev already committed to help guide a team to climb?

2. At what time did Beidleman make it to the South Summit?

3. What news did Pemba bring to Boukreev at Camp IV?

4. What was the first priority once the team reached Base Camp?

5. What word did the author suggest for Boukreev to describe how he got his energy to make another rescue attempt?

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