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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. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?
(a) Rebuffat.
(b) Lachenal.
(c) Terray.
(d) Schatz.

2. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?
(a) Herzog.
(b) Schatz.
(c) Terray.
(d) Rebuffat.

3. Which of the following did Lachenal and Rebuffat look for after Herzog returned from the spur?
(a) A route around the spur.
(b) A route to a plateau.
(c) An escape route.
(d) A route through the Great Barrier.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herzog and his team do during their first days in Tukucha?

2. What did Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?

3. Where did Herzog blaze a trail from Camp III?

4. What did the visitor tell the climbers?

5. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?

(see the answer key)

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