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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIV The Crevasse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Herzog and his team find in Manangbhot?
(a) Directions to Annapurna.
(b) News of the Tilicho Pass.
(c) News from France.
(d) No supplies, and no news of Annapurna.

2. What were the climbers covered by in the morning?
(a) Ice.
(b) Blown snow.
(c) Fresh snow.
(d) Avalanche snow.

3. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?
(a) That there was an impassable crevasse field.
(b) That they had found a way.
(c) That there was a wide river to cross.
(d) That one of the members had nearly frozen.

4. What did some team members do while Herzog explored an approach to Annapurna?
(a) Acclimatize.
(b) Look for a route up Dhaulagiri.
(c) Negotiate with porters.
(d) Buy supplies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had the final decision about which mountain to climb?

2. What did Herzog confide to Terray after digging out in the morning?

3. How did Terray and Rebuffat help Herzog and Lachenal?

4. Which of the following did Herzog and his team get for the first time on May 23?

5. What did Herzog and his team do during their first days in Tukucha?

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