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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. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?
(a) By horse.
(b) On foot.
(c) By dog sled.
(d) On skis.

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

3. What did Herzog expect his prognosis to be?
(a) Amputation of hands and feet.
(b) Blindness.
(c) Loss of his legs.
(d) Loss of fingers and toes.

4. What did the climbers in Camp I share?
(a) Cognac and wine.
(b) Cake.
(c) Water.
(d) Champagne.

5. What was Terray's response to the information that Herzog confided in him?
(a) He offered to start negotiating with the Sherpas.
(b) He offered to dispel the tension among the other climbers.
(c) He offered to go back for more supplies.
(d) He offered to start taking more equipment up the mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did things improve while Herzog was at camp?

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

3. What were Herzog and Lachenal astounded to see on their way to Camp III?

4. What did Herzog confide to Terray in Camp II?

5. What did Herzog ask Lachenal and Terray to do?

(see the answer key)

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