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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIV The Crevasse.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?
(a) That they had found a way.
(b) That one of the members had nearly frozen.
(c) That there was a wide river to cross.
(d) That there was an impassable crevasse field.

3. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?
(a) The Himalayas.
(b) The Adirondacks.
(c) The Rockies.
(d) The Pyrenees.

4. Whom do Herzog and his team find at the end of their retreat?
(a) Lachenal.
(b) Terray.
(c) Ouray.
(d) Schatz.

5. What did Herzog's Nepalese guide tell him about the Tilicho Pass?
(a) That he did not know anything about it.
(b) That it was impassable.
(c) That it was nearby.
(d) That it was off limits.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?

2. In addition to the party, how did Herzog and his team mark their celebration?

3. How long was the trek into Tukucha, Nepal?

4. What were the climbers covered by in the morning?

5. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend their second night after summitting?

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