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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 did Herzog find at Base Camp?
(a) That the supplies had all arrived there.
(b) That the weather was setting in.
(c) That the gear was still missing.
(d) That there was not any food.

2. Which of the following was to take place in early June?
(a) A monsoon.
(b) A simoom.
(c) The Santa Ana winds.
(d) Winter.

3. How was Herzog's physical condition for the descent?
(a) He was blind.
(b) His feet were useless.
(c) He was delirious.
(d) His hands were useless.

4. What did Herzog do to save time?
(a) Divided the climbers into teams.
(b) Sent Sherpas to Tukucha for their gear.
(c) Establish Camp II.
(d) Returned to Manangbhot for supplies.

5. Why was Herzog angry with Schatz?
(a) For having disobeyed him.
(b) For having opened the emergency rations.
(c) For having injured himself.
(d) For having descended alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did Herzog have before the weather would set in?

2. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?

3. What were Herzog and his team prevented from doing because of the weather?

4. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?

5. In addition to the party, how did Herzog and his team mark their celebration?

(see the answer key)

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