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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 Dr. Oudot tell Herzog about his prognosis?
(a) That he would probably lose his arms and legs.
(b) That he could probably save something.
(c) That he could not tell yet.
(d) That he would be lucky to live.

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

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

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

5. What did Herzog ask Lachenal and Terray to do?
(a) To set up an advance camp.
(b) To obtain supplies.
(c) To take letters to Tukucha.
(d) To write to France with updates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?

2. What did Herzog expect his prognosis to be?

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

4. How long did Herzog have before the monsoon would reach the mountains?

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

(see the answer key)

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