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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX Annapurna.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following blocked the ridge to the peak of Dhaulagiri?
(a) Crevasses.
(b) Seracs.
(c) Cliffs.
(d) Cols.

2. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?
(a) Smuggle opium.
(b) Spin and weave goat hair.
(c) Herd cattle.
(d) Guide mountain climbers.

3. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?
(a) The Great Barrier.
(b) Dhaulagiri.
(c) The Tilicho Pass.
(d) Annapurna.

4. What did the visitor tell the climbers?
(a) That it was not propitious to climb Dhaulagiri.
(b) That they would be renowned for their efforts.
(c) That they would lose one of their team members.
(d) That Annapurna was close by.

5. Which of the following did Herzog have to cross in order to get supplies at Manangbhot?
(a) A pass.
(b) A frozen lake.
(c) A river.
(d) A crevasse field.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the altitude affect Herzog?

2. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

3. What did Herzog ask Lachenal and Terray to do?

4. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?

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

(see the answer key)

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