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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 best describes the Miristi Khola?
(a) A mountain pass.
(b) A mountain.
(c) A town.
(d) A river.

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

3. What did Herzog say in response to Terray's offer?
(a) That Terray should talk with the Sherpas at Camp III.
(b) That Terray should stay at Camp III until morale improved.
(c) That Terray should take gear to Camp III, and then return to Camp II.
(d) That Terray should move up to Camp IV.

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

5. How did things improve while Herzog was at camp?
(a) Lachenal and Couzy's altitude sickness got better.
(b) The Sherpas reached an agreement.
(c) The weather got cleared.
(d) The Sherpas provided more supplies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dr. Oudot go out to get for Herzog?

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

3. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?

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

5. Who had the final decision about which mountain to climb?

(see the answer key)

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