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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters XII The Assault and XIII The Third of June.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Sherpas feel about following the route that Herzog had blazed?
(a) Insulted.
(b) Offended.
(c) Reluctant.
(d) Relieved.

2. What did Herzog reply when Lachenal asked him what he would do if he (Lachenal) were to turn back?
(a) He replied that he would stay at Camp V until he (Lachenal) would return.
(b) He would turn back as well.
(c) He replied that he would make it Camp VI.
(d) He replied that he would continue the expedition alone.

3. What did Herzog ask Ang-Tharkay at Camp V?
(a) To summit with him and Lachenal.
(b) To carry a message to Terray at Camp III.
(c) To take more supplies to Camp V.
(d) To send news to France.

4. Where did Herzog blaze a trail from Camp III?
(a) Up the Great Barrier.
(b) Through a crevasse field.
(c) Around the plateau.
(d) Up 'the Sickle'.

5. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to go back.
(b) He wanted to wait to see how the weather changed.
(c) He wanted to press on.
(d) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Herzog and his team help the Sherpas climb on ice?

2. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?

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

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

5. Where do Terray and Schatz camp on May 19?

(see the answer key)

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