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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many expeditions had tried and failed to ascend higher than 8,000 meters before Herzog's expedition?
(a) 51.
(b) 4.
(c) 12.
(d) 22.

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

3. What did Herzog do when he returned to camp?
(a) Talked with the other climbers.
(b) Explored the route to Annapurna.
(c) Ate and slept.
(d) Returned to Manangbhot.

4. How did Herzog respond to the May 14 consensus?
(a) He argued against continued exploration.
(b) He defended the decision to abandon Dhaulagiri.
(c) He defended the idea of climbing Dhaulagiri.
(d) He argued against returning home.

5. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?
(a) Couzy and Schatz.
(b) Schatz and the Nepalese guide.
(c) Lachenal and Rebuffat.
(d) Couzy and Terray.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?

4. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?

5. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?

(see the answer key)

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