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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XVII In the Woods of Lete.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?
(a) Dhaulagiri.
(b) The Tilicho Pass.
(c) Annapurna.
(d) The Great Barrier.

2. To which of the following did Herzog compare the ascent?
(a) A race.
(b) A poem.
(c) A military campaign.
(d) A river.

3. At whose mercy did Herzog ultimately collapse?
(a) At Schatz's.
(b) At Lachenal's.
(c) At Rebuffat's.
(d) At Dr. Oudot's.

4. In addition to the party, how did Herzog and his team mark their celebration?
(a) By sleeping late the next day.
(b) By eating their reserve rations.
(c) By taking a day for reading and writing letters.
(d) By drinking and dancing with the Sherpas.

5. How many expeditions had tried and failed to ascend higher than 8,000 meters before Herzog's expedition?
(a) 4.
(b) 12.
(c) 51.
(d) 22.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend the night after summitting?

2. Which of the following was Herzog determined not to do as he left Base Camp for Camp I?

3. What was Terray's response to the information that Herzog confided in him?

4. Who served as doctor during the expedition?

5. Which of the following roles did the expedition not arrange to fill with a specialist?

(see the answer key)

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