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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX Annapurna.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Dr. Oudot test on the climbers?
(a) Coordination.
(b) Memory.
(c) Their tolerance for different drugs.
(d) Lung capacity.

2. How were the team members selected?
(a) Based on experience and ability to function.
(b) Based on diversity.
(c) Based on financial capability.
(d) Based on level of ambition and talent.

3. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?
(a) Read.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Explored other routes.

4. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to go back.
(b) He wanted to wait to see how the weather changed.
(c) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(d) He wanted to press on.

5. Which of the following did Lachenal and Rebuffat look for after Herzog returned from the spur?
(a) A route around the spur.
(b) A route to a plateau.
(c) An escape route.
(d) A route through the Great Barrier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom do Herzog and his team find at the end of their retreat?

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

3. What did Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?

4. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?

5. What was the weather like when Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz set out up the spur?

(see the answer key)

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