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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. How did Herzog feel about his team's chances of being able to summit?
(a) Optimistic.
(b) Apprehensive.
(c) Idealistic.
(d) Pessimistic.

2. What did Herzog decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?
(a) To keep exploring.
(b) To launch a summit bid.
(c) To climb up the spur and make camp.
(d) To return for supplies.

3. Which of the following was Herzog determined not to do as he left Base Camp for Camp I?
(a) Allow the survival of individuals to inhibit the team's progress.
(b) Leave any men on the mountain.
(c) Return without having summitted.
(d) Die on the mountain.

4. Where were all the supplies when Herzog and his team set up camp within view of Annapurna?
(a) In Manangbhot.
(b) In Tukucha.
(c) In Tilicho.
(d) In Tinigaon.

5. How did Terray and Rebuffat help Herzog and Lachenal?
(a) By carrying them down the mountain.
(b) By rubbing their hands and feet.
(c) By making food for them.
(d) By making shelters for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Terray worried about when he greeted Herzog at Camp II?

2. Which of the following did Lachenal and Rebuffat look for after Herzog returned from the spur?

3. What did Herzog say in response to Terray's offer?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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