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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Herzog's physical condition for the descent?
(a) He was delirious.
(b) His feet were useless.
(c) He was blind.
(d) His hands were useless.

2. What was Herzog's condition during the descent?
(a) He was numb above his elbows and ankles.
(b) He was nauseous and had a headache.
(c) He was disoriented.
(d) He could not feel his fingers or toes.

3. How long did Herzog have before the weather would set in?
(a) The year was uncommonly fair, and the weather would not turn to rain for a few more weeks.
(b) A few days.
(c) A week.
(d) The weather would probably worsen the next day.

4. What did Herzog learn about the weather?
(a) That snows was approaching.
(b) That the monsoon was moving in their direction.
(c) That there was massive flooding trapping them at their location.
(d) That the weather would be clear for their descent.

5. Who was Herzog tied to for the descent?
(a) Schatz and Lachenal.
(b) Lachenal.
(c) Rebuffat and Terray.
(d) Two Sherpas.

6. What gear did Herzog lose after reaching the summit?
(a) His jacket.
(b) His wool cap.
(c) His gloves.
(d) His boots.

7. What did Herzog ultimately decide about his fingers?
(a) That he would have cut them off himself if it meant ending the pain.
(b) That he needed to get down as soon as possible to save them.
(c) That it would be better to lose them than to fail to get everyone down.
(d) That he would continue to use them until they were worn away.

8. Why did the porters turn back as the climbers descended from the Woods of Lete?
(a) They did not want to get too far from home.
(b) They could not stand the cold.
(c) They were not getting paid.
(d) They could not stand the heat.

9. What was Herzog's plan when he reached Camp III?
(a) To summit the next day.
(b) To retreat.
(c) To re-establish Camp IV.
(d) To return to Camp II.

10. What did Herzog see in his fever-induced vision?
(a) His parents.
(b) His friends.
(c) Himself among the mountains.
(d) His wife.

11. What did Herzog say in response to Terray's offer?
(a) That Terray should talk with the Sherpas at Camp III.
(b) That Terray should take gear to Camp III, and then return to Camp II.
(c) That Terray should stay at Camp III until morale improved.
(d) That Terray should move up to Camp IV.

12. What was the weather like as Herzog and Lachenal were making their way down?
(a) It was raining.
(b) Snow was blowing.
(c) High winds were blowing.
(d) Skies were clear.

13. Which of the following was the source that Dr. Oudot used to restock his medical supplies?
(a) The gear in Tukucha.
(b) A nearby city.
(c) The gear in Manangbhot.
(d) Stores in Tinigaon.

14. What did Herzog receive in Katmandu?
(a) Prosthetic hands.
(b) Citations for traveling without permits.
(c) Honors from the Maharajah of Nepal.
(d) Money from France.

15. What did Dr. Oudot insist that Herzog do as they descended?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Drink.
(c) Eat.
(d) Talk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Herzog as he descended the ice wall that the team encountered?

2. Why had Herzog lost sight of things upon returning to camp?

3. What terrified Herzog on his way out?

4. Why was Herzog angry with Schatz?

5. What did Rebuffat and Terray insist upon doing?

(see the answer keys)

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