Annapurna Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Chapter I Preparations and Chapter II The Himalaya

1. Name the team members on Herzog's team.

2. What was the context within which Herzog and his team made their attempt on Dhaulagiri and Annapurna?

3. What would the expedition to Annapurna entail?

4. Describe the approach to Tukucha.

Short Essay Question - Chapter III The Hidden Valley and Chapter IV The East Dhaulagiri Glacier

5. Describe the team's first attempts to reconnoiter Dhaulagiri.

6. Describe Herzog and his team's efforts to find the Tilicho Pass.