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What colour was Holly Angelo’s giant tent?
Pink.
What two unusual staff members did Holly bring to Base Camp?
A personal chef and a massage therapist.
What was the name of Josh’s adventure travel company?
Peak Experience.
Why didn’t Josh want other climbers to know Peak might summit?
They paid a lot of money and might not like their fees being used to help Peak climb.
What food was Sun-jo serving in the mess tent when Peak arrived?
Noodles.
What five colours were the prayer flags for the puja ceremony?
Red, green, yellow, blue, and white.
What did the black bird landing on the flagpole mean to Zopa?
It was a very good sign.
Who ended up taking Holly’s chef and massage therapist away from her?
Actor William Blade.
JR, Will, and Jack were part of Holly’s personal staff.
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True
Zopa sold cigarettes to Sherpas to raise money for Tibetan monks.
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False
The puja ceremony only lasted about thirty minutes.
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Holly quit the mountain after losing her chef and massage therapist.
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True
What does “acclimatized” mean in mountain climbing?
Getting your body used to high altitude and thin air.
What is a “cairn” in this chapter?
A pile of stones built as a landmark or for a ceremony.
What is “self-arrest” in climbing?
Stopping yourself from sliding down a slope using crampons or an ice axe.
What does “puja” mean in the climbing context?
A Buddhist blessing ceremony for safety before a climb.
