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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XX There Are Other Annapurnas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Sherpas feel about following the route that Herzog had blazed?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Reluctant.
(c) Offended.
(d) Insulted.

2. What did Herzog receive from a figure in his vision?
(a) Gloves.
(b) A climbing rope.
(c) An ice axe.
(d) A wool cap.

3. What was Terray worried about when he greeted Herzog at Camp II?
(a) The poor state of their supplies.
(b) The rations.
(c) The condition of climbers at Camp III.
(d) The weather.

4. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?
(a) He was optimistic.
(b) He was waiting to hear from them before drawing any conclusion.
(c) He was depressed about the last option.
(d) He was apprehensive.

5. What did Herzog ask Ang-Tharkay at Camp V?
(a) To send news to France.
(b) To carry a message to Terray at Camp III.
(c) To summit with him and Lachenal.
(d) To take more supplies to Camp V.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?

2. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?

3. What changed as the climbers descended from the Woods of Lete?

4. Which of the following passes afforded Herzog and his team access to Annapurna?

5. What did Herzog ultimately decide about his fingers?

(see the answer key)

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