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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter X The Sickle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How high had Herzog ascended when he cached equipment?
(a) 24,000 feet.
(b) 27,000 feet.
(c) 22,000 feet.
(d) 20,000 feet.

2. In what way did Herzog demonstrate his leadership and prowess?
(a) By descending into a crevasse for lost gear.
(b) By negotiating with the discontented Sherpas.
(c) By leading up overhanging ice.
(d) By bribing the officials who wanted to stop the ascent.

3. How high was Camp IV?
(a) 23,500 feet.
(b) 25,000 feet.
(c) 22,000 feet.
(d) 27,000 feet.

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

5. Where did Herzog blaze a trail from Camp III?
(a) Up 'the Sickle'.
(b) Around the plateau.
(c) Up the Great Barrier.
(d) Through a crevasse field.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?

2. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?

3. Which of the following did Herzog find at Base Camp?

4. Which of the following roles did the expedition not arrange to fill with a specialist?

5. How were the team members selected?

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