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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. What did Herzog's Nepalese guide tell him about the Tilicho Pass?
(a) That it was nearby.
(b) That he did not know anything about it.
(c) That it was off limits.
(d) That it was impassable.

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

3. How did Herzog justify the position that he had taken during the May 14 conversation?
(a) He wanted to establish a consensus.
(b) He wanted to see if anyone would disobey him.
(c) He wanted to lead the team to his decision on their own.
(d) He wanted to test his climbers' loyalty.

4. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?
(a) Dhaulagiri.
(b) The Tilicho Pass.
(c) The Great Barrier.
(d) Annapurna.

5. What prospect did Herzog explore when he broke the men into exploring teams?
(a) The north face of Annapurna.
(b) The east ridge of Dhaulagiri.
(c) The north ridge of Dhaulagiri.
(d) The Dhaulagiri Glacier.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the Miristi Khola?

2. Which of the following statements best reflects Rebuffat's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?

3. Which of the following approaches to Annapurna did Herzog explore himself?

4. Who had the final decision about which mountain to climb?

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

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