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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What factors hindered Herzog during his ascent?
(a) Dissension among the climbers.
(b) The altitude.
(c) Trouble with Sherpas.
(d) Gear failures.

2. What news did the Sherpa relay toHerzog as he was climbing along the Great Barrier?
(a) That a snowstorm had stopped Lachenal and Rebuffat.
(b) That Lachenal and Rebuffat had camped.
(c) That Lachenal had hurt himself.
(d) That Lachenal and Rebuffat had retreated.

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

4. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Explored other routes.
(c) Read.
(d) Laundry.

5. Which of the following did Herzog and his team get for the first time on May 23?
(a) Letters from home.
(b) News about the Tilicho Pass.
(c) Supplies.
(d) A view of Annapurna.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the weather like when Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz set out up the spur?

3. What did Herzog decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?

4. How did the altitude affect Herzog?

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

(see the answer key)

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