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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 Herzog and his team meet to decide on May 14?
(a) Where to get supplies.
(b) Which route to take.
(c) Whether to abandon the trip.
(d) How to climb Dhaulagiri.

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

3. What news did Schatz take with him to Camp II?
(a) That Rebuffat and Terray would organize Camp IV the next day.
(b) That the Sherpas were unhappy.
(c) That the monsoon was approaching.
(d) That supplies were being sent from Base Camp.

4. Which of the following was used to lower Herzog?
(a) A helicopter.
(b) A litter.
(c) A sledge.
(d) A cacolet.

5. What did Dr. Oudot tell Herzog about his prognosis?
(a) That he would probably lose his arms and legs.
(b) That he could not tell yet.
(c) That he would be lucky to live.
(d) That he could probably save something.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?

2. What were Herzog and Lachenal astounded to see on their way to Camp III?

3. Which of the following best describes the Miristi Khola?

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

5. How did Herzog feel about Terray's concerns?

(see the answer key)

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