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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. How did Herzog respond to the May 14 consensus?
(a) He defended the idea of climbing Dhaulagiri.
(b) He argued against continued exploration.
(c) He argued against returning home.
(d) He defended the decision to abandon Dhaulagiri.

2. What did some team members do while Herzog explored an approach to Annapurna?
(a) Acclimatize.
(b) Look for a route up Dhaulagiri.
(c) Negotiate with porters.
(d) Buy supplies.

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

4. What was the consensus of the May 14 meeting?
(a) To return home.
(b) To keep exploring.
(c) To abandon Dhaulagiri.
(d) To climb Dhaulagiri.

5. What did Herzog and his team do during their first days in Tukucha?
(a) Reconnoiter the mountain.
(b) Set up camp.
(c) Acclimatize.
(d) Arrange passports.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Herzog decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?

3. What did Herzog and his team meet to decide on May 14?

4. What news did the Sherpa relay toHerzog as he was climbing along the Great Barrier?

5. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?

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