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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XVI The Retreat.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When did Herzog give up on surviving the descent?
(a) When he could no longer walk.
(b) When he could no longer feel his feet.
(c) When he and Lachenal could not find Camp IV.
(d) When he and Lachenal fell down the mountain.

3. What were the climbers covered by in the morning?
(a) Ice.
(b) Avalanche snow.
(c) Fresh snow.
(d) Blown snow.

4. Where were all the supplies when Herzog and his team set up camp within view of Annapurna?
(a) In Tukucha.
(b) In Tilicho.
(c) In Manangbhot.
(d) In Tinigaon.

5. What date did the porters begin to carry the entire expedition's gear down?
(a) June 9, 1950.
(b) May 31, 1950.
(c) May 27, 1950.
(d) June 19, 1950.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Herzog's plan when he reached Camp III?

2. What news did Herzog receive from Sherpas?

3. What was Herzog's condition during the descent?

4. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?

5. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?

(see the answer key)

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