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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. What had Herzog lost sight of upon returning to camp?
(a) The poor state of morale among the other climbers.
(b) The approaching monsoon.
(c) The approaching simoom.
(d) The damage that he had done to his hands and feet.

2. Which of the following did Lachenal and Rebuffat look for after Herzog returned from the spur?
(a) A route around the spur.
(b) A route through the Great Barrier.
(c) A route to a plateau.
(d) An escape route.

3. At whose mercy did Herzog ultimately collapse?
(a) At Dr. Oudot's.
(b) At Schatz's.
(c) At Lachenal's.
(d) At Rebuffat's.

4. What state was Camp IV in when Rebuffat and Terray reached it?
(a) Very good condition.
(b) Buried under avalanche snow.
(c) Covered in ice.
(d) Swept away by an avalanche.

5. Which of the following passes afforded Herzog and his team access to Annapurna?
(a) The Annapurna Pass.
(b) The Tukucha Pass.
(c) The Tilicho Pass.
(d) The Angawa Pass.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way did Herzog demonstrate his leadership and prowess?

2. Why was Herzog angry with Schatz?

3. Which of the following areas served as a retreat for Herzog and his team?

4. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?

5. How did things improve while Herzog was at camp?

(see the answer key)

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