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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 roles did the expedition not arrange to fill with a specialist?
(a) Journalist.
(b) Translator.
(c) Photographer.
(d) Doctor.

2. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?
(a) 200 yards.
(b) Two miles.
(c) Four miles.
(d) 20 yards.

3. What did Herzog ask Lachenal and Terray to do?
(a) To take letters to Tukucha.
(b) To write to France with updates.
(c) To obtain supplies.
(d) To set up an advance camp.

4. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?
(a) That it was too difficult.
(b) That they should not separate from the others.
(c) That it was a dead end.
(d) That it was too easy.

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) A route through the Great Barrier.
(d) An escape route.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What prospect did Herzog explore when he broke the men into exploring teams?

3. What did Herzog pack for sustenance on his way back to the camp at Tilicho Pass?

4. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?

5. What did Herzog do when he returned to camp?

(see the answer key)

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