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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter VIII The Spur.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of the following passes afforded Herzog and his team access to Annapurna?
(a) The Annapurna Pass.
(b) The Angawa Pass.
(c) The Tukucha Pass.
(d) The Tilicho Pass.

3. What was the author's role in the expedition?
(a) To arrange the visas.
(b) To assemble the team.
(c) To lead the club.
(d) To arrange logistics.

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

5. Which of the following did Dr. Oudot test on the climbers?
(a) Coordination.
(b) Their tolerance for different drugs.
(c) Memory.
(d) Lung capacity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herzog pack for sustenance on his way back to the camp at Tilicho Pass?

2. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?

3. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?

4. How many expeditions had tried and failed to ascend higher than 8,000 meters before Herzog's expedition?

5. What was the weather like when Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz set out up the spur?

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