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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much did Karen Dickinson owe Mountain Madness?

2. Boukreev's role for Mountain Madness was to prepare ____.

3. Why was Fischer eager to have Krakauer?

4. What was Bourkreev offered to work for Mountain Madness?

5. What was the first major obstacle to the climb of Everest?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the months before the Everest climb, which mountains did Boukreev and Fischer each climb?

2. In Chapter 10, The First Delays, what were the attitudes of the clients towards the guides of the Mountain Madness expedition?

3. Describe Pete and Klev Schoening, two of the Mountain Madness clients.

4. With whom did Jon Krakauer originally sign on to climb, and why is this important?

5. What was the plan for Boukreev and the clients, in Chapter 11, Towards the Push?

6. What did Henry Todd think about Kruse being on the Mountain Madness team?

7. What was the original plan to get to base camp, and how was it changed?

8. Who was Sandy Hill Pittman?

9. Who were the lead Sherpas hired by Fischer, and how did Boukreev feel about them?

10. How did Sandy Pittman communicate with NBC?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Is Boukreev a hero, or did his own actions put him in a dangerous position? Support your argument with examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

After Krakauer's article was published, Boukreev wrote a response, but the publisher denied it, saying that it didn't fit within their guidelines. He offered to publish a version of Boukreev's response in 400 words, but the offer was declined. Write the 400 word response that Boukreev could have submitted.

Essay Topic 3

What role do Sherpas play in climbing Everest? Do you think Sherpas are well paid for their unique abilities or are they taken advantage of? Support your thesis with evidence from the text.

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