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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XVII In the Woods of Lete.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?
(a) A valley that had looked like a lake on the maps.
(b) A valley left off the map.
(c) A dangerous area that the team had to cross.
(d) A valley inhabited by stone-age people.

3. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?
(a) Chamonix, 1950.
(b) Annapurna, 1951.
(c) Katmandu, 1952.
(d) Paris, 1950.

4. In addition to the party, how did Herzog and his team mark their celebration?
(a) By eating their reserve rations.
(b) By sleeping late the next day.
(c) By drinking and dancing with the Sherpas.
(d) By taking a day for reading and writing letters.

5. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(b) He wanted to go back.
(c) He wanted to wait to see how the weather changed.
(d) He wanted to press on.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the consensus of the May 14 meeting?

2. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?

3. To which of the following did Herzog compare Camp II?

4. What did Herzog ultimately decide about his fingers?

5. What news did Herzog receive from Sherpas?

(see the answer key)

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