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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. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?
(a) When his visitor told him that Dhaulagiri was extremely dangerous.
(b) When the reconnaissance team told him about the difficulties at Dhaulagiri.
(c) When he found the Tilicho Pass.
(d) When climbers descending from Dhaulagiri told him how dangerous it was.

2. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?
(a) He was waiting to hear from them before drawing any conclusion.
(b) He was optimistic.
(c) He was apprehensive.
(d) He was depressed about the last option.

3. What was the basis for Dawatondu's complaint when he and Herzog arrived at Camp III?
(a) Lack of food.
(b) Abdominal pains.
(c) Lack of pay.
(d) Extremely cold temperature.

4. Which of the following blocked the ridge to the peak of Dhaulagiri?
(a) Seracs.
(b) Crevasses.
(c) Cols.
(d) Cliffs.

5. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?
(a) A valley left off the map.
(b) A valley inhabited by stone-age people.
(c) A valley that had looked like a lake on the maps.
(d) A dangerous area that the team had to cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?

2. What prospect did Herzog explore when he broke the men into exploring teams?

3. What did Herzog ask Ang-Tharkay at Camp V?

4. What did Herzog's Nepalese guide tell him about the Tilicho Pass?

5. Where did the Sherpas stay when Lachenal and Herzog stayed at Camp IV?

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