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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XVI The Retreat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?
(a) Read.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Explored other routes.

2. How long did Herzog have before the monsoon would reach the mountains?
(a) More than a month.
(b) A week, maybe two.
(c) A couple of weeks.
(d) A few days.

3. What did Herzog decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?
(a) To climb up the spur and make camp.
(b) To keep exploring.
(c) To launch a summit bid.
(d) To return for supplies.

4. What date did the porters begin to carry the entire expedition's gear down?
(a) June 19, 1950.
(b) June 9, 1950.
(c) May 27, 1950.
(d) May 31, 1950.

5. Who had the final decision about which mountain to climb?
(a) Herzog.
(b) Noyelle.
(c) Schatz.
(d) The majority of the team.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news did Schatz take with him to Camp II?

2. What did Dr. Oudot tell Herzog that he would probably lose?

3. What was Herzog's condition during the descent?

4. How did Herzog feel about Terray's concerns?

5. What did Dr. Oudot inject into Herzog and Lachenal?

(see the answer key)

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