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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. What did the visitor tell the climbers?
(a) That it was not propitious to climb Dhaulagiri.
(b) That they would be renowned for their efforts.
(c) That Annapurna was close by.
(d) That they would lose one of their team members.

2. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?
(a) On foot.
(b) By horse.
(c) By dog sled.
(d) On skis.

3. Which of the following best describes the state that Couzy, Lachenal, Rebuffat and the others were in when Herzog found them at Camp III after having established Camp IV?
(a) Dispirited.
(b) Mutinous.
(c) Rebellious.
(d) Contentious.

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

5. What was the weather like when Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz set out up the spur?
(a) Rain.
(b) Snow.
(c) Changeable.
(d) Fair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?

2. Which of the following areas served as a retreat for Herzog and his team?

3. Who had the final decision about which mountain to climb?

4. Which of the following approaches to Annapurna did Herzog explore himself?

5. Who served as doctor during the expedition?

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