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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. Where did Herzog establish Camp III?
(a) On a plateau.
(b) In a crevasse.
(c) On a ledge.
(d) On a barren area.

2. What prospect did Herzog explore when he broke the men into exploring teams?
(a) The east ridge of Dhaulagiri.
(b) The Dhaulagiri Glacier.
(c) The north ridge of Dhaulagiri.
(d) The north face of Annapurna.

3. How high was Camp IV?
(a) 22,000 feet.
(b) 27,000 feet.
(c) 23,500 feet.
(d) 25,000 feet.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?

2. What was Ang-Tharkay's response?

3. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?

4. How did Herzog justify the position that he had taken during the May 14 conversation?

5. How did Herzog feel about his team's chances of being able to summit?

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