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

2. What news did Herzog get about the weather?
(a) That the summit had been cleared for an attempt.
(b) That the monsoon had arrived early.
(c) That a storm had enveloped base camp.
(d) That a storm had trapped climbers at Camp IV.

3. What was Lachenal's condition?
(a) His toes and heels were frostbitten.
(b) He was blind.
(c) He was nauseous.
(d) He was numb to the elbows and ankles.

4. What was Herzog's condition during the descent?
(a) He could not feel his fingers or toes.
(b) He was nauseous and had a headache.
(c) He was numb above his elbows and ankles.
(d) He was disoriented.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What was Terray's response to the information that Herzog confided in him?

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

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