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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. What was the consensus of the May 14 meeting?
(a) To keep exploring.
(b) To return home.
(c) To climb Dhaulagiri.
(d) To abandon Dhaulagiri.

2. How did Herzog feel about Terray's concerns?
(a) He knew that conditions would improve shortly.
(b) He did not understand them.
(c) He shared them.
(d) He knew that they were groundless.

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

4. What were Herzog and Lachenal astounded to see on their way to Camp III?
(a) The summit of Annapurna.
(b) Climbers descending.
(c) The summit of Dhaulagiri.
(d) Sherpas descending.

5. What did Herzog confide to Terray in Camp II?
(a) That the two of them would probably be the first to summit.
(b) That the others would probably die.
(c) That he was not feeling well.
(d) That the Sherpas were unhappy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was used to lower Herzog?

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

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

4. What news did Herzog get about the weather?

5. What did Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?

(see the answer key)

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