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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XII The Assault and XIII The Third of June.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Mutinous.
(b) Contentious.
(c) Rebellious.
(d) Dispirited.

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

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

4. How did the Sherpas feel about following the route that Herzog had blazed?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Insulted.
(c) Offended.
(d) Reluctant.

5. Who had the final decision about which mountain to climb?
(a) Herzog.
(b) The majority of the team.
(c) Schatz.
(d) Noyelle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took equipment to Camp II with the Sherpas when Herzog and his team arrived from Base Camp?

2. What prospect did Herzog explore when he broke the men into exploring teams?

3. Where did Herzog blaze a trail from Camp III?

4. What did Herzog's Nepalese guide tell him about the Tilicho Pass?

5. What was the weather like when Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz set out up the spur?

(see the answer key)

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