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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V Looking for Annapurna.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?
(a) Annapurna, 1951.
(b) Chamonix, 1950.
(c) Paris, 1950.
(d) Katmandu, 1952.

3. How long was the trek into Tukucha, Nepal?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Four days.
(c) One day.
(d) Two weeks.

4. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?
(a) When he found the Tilicho Pass.
(b) When his visitor told him that Dhaulagiri was extremely dangerous.
(c) When climbers descending from Dhaulagiri told him how dangerous it was.
(d) When the reconnaissance team told him about the difficulties at Dhaulagiri.

5. Which of the following actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?
(a) To obey Herzog.
(b) To reach the summit before another team.
(c) To summit or die.
(d) To return alive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?

2. What did Herzog and his team do during their first days in Tukucha?

3. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?

4. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

5. Who offered to lead Herzog and his team to the Tilicho Pass?

(see the answer key)

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