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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter X The Sickle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?
(a) He was waiting to hear from them before drawing any conclusion.
(b) He was optimistic.
(c) He was depressed about the last option.
(d) He was apprehensive.

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

3. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?
(a) Couzy and Terray.
(b) Couzy and Schatz.
(c) Lachenal and Rebuffat.
(d) Schatz and the Nepalese guide.

4. Where did Herzog establish Camp III?
(a) On a plateau.
(b) On a ledge.
(c) On a barren area.
(d) In a crevasse.

5. Which of the climbers suffered a fall on the retreat above Camp II?
(a) Rebuffat.
(b) Herzog.
(c) Schatz.
(d) Lachenal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herzog and his team find when they reached the Pass?

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

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

4. What did Herzog decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?

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

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