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

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

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

4. What was Terray worried about when he greeted Herzog at Camp II?
(a) The poor state of their supplies.
(b) The rations.
(c) The weather.
(d) The condition of climbers at Camp III.

5. Which of the following was used to lower Herzog?
(a) A litter.
(b) A sledge.
(c) A cacolet.
(d) A helicopter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the consensus of the May 14 meeting?

2. How did Herzog respond to the May 14 consensus?

3. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?

4. Why was Herzog angry with Schatz?

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

(see the answer key)

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