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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time did Madsen, Fox, Gamelgaard, and Pittman make it to the summit?
(a) After 3:00.
(b) Between 2:30 and 2:45.
(c) Between 2:15 and 2:30.
(d) Between 2:00 and 2:15.

2. As a consultant, what kind of plan did Boukreev outline for the Everest climb in 1997?
(a) A rigorous training and acclimitization plan.
(b) A plan akin to an astronaut training program.
(c) A lengthy running program.
(d) A supportive research study plan.

3. How did Boukreev die?
(a) He was killed by an avalanche.
(b) He fell off of a mountain cliff.
(c) He got trapped on a mountain and froze.
(d) He got altitude sickness.

4. Which group of people were in favor of turn around times?
(a) Legalists.
(b) Situationalists.
(c) Freedomists.
(d) Responsibilists.

5. How many climbers was Hall taking to the Summit?
(a) 15.
(b) 8.
(c) 5.
(d) 10.

6. What time was it when Boukreev found Fischer?
(a) 7:00.
(b) 6:30.
(c) 6:00.
(d) 8:00.

7. What was the name of the book published about the climb?
(a) "Vanishing Point."
(b) "Into Thin Air."
(c) "Death on Everest."
(d) "Turnaround Time."

8. What was Hall's response to Kasischke's decision?
(a) "Are you sure, Lou?"
(b) "Come on, you can make it, Lou."
(c) "Don't quit now, Lou."
(d) "Good decision, Lou."

9. What important decision did Lou Kasischke make?
(a) To turn on his radio.
(b) To pack an extra oxygen canister.
(c) To push on towards the Summit at a more rapid pace.
(d) To turn around and head down the mountain.

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

11. What word did the author suggest for Boukreev to describe how he got his energy to make another rescue attempt?
(a) Sadness.
(b) Fear.
(c) Adrenaline.
(d) Epinephrine.

12. How many total hours of oxygen did the Mountain Madness climbers have?
(a) 18.
(b) 16.
(c) 21.
(d) 12.

13. Who provided evidence against Boukreev about the fixed ropes?
(a) Fischer.
(b) Krakauer.
(c) Hall.
(d) Fox.

14. Who critiqued Boukreev's actions on summit day?
(a) Beidleman.
(b) Smith.
(c) Krakauer.
(d) Wilkinson.

15. Who was the last to leave Camp IV in Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone?
(a) Fischer.
(b) Pittman.
(c) Boukreev.
(d) Fox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What odd occurrence disconcerted the Sherpas in Chapter 15, The Last Hundred?

2. How far away was the group from Camp IV, in Chapter 18, Walk or Crawl?

3. In Chapter 12, The Countdown, who stopped unexpectedly at Camp I?

4. What did Boukreev learn from the Sherpas about Fischer?

5. In Pittman's satellite report in Chapter 13, Into the Death Zone, at Camp III, what did she report she was eating?

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