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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 Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?
(a) That they needed supplies before continuing.
(b) That they had encountered several dead ends.
(c) That they had found a possible route to Annapurna.
(d) That they could not find a way to get across a river.

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

3. How were the team members selected?
(a) Based on financial capability.
(b) Based on diversity.
(c) Based on experience and ability to function.
(d) Based on level of ambition and talent.

4. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Read.
(c) Explored other routes.
(d) Laundry.

5. What did the visitor tell the climbers?
(a) That they would be renowned for their efforts.
(b) That Annapurna was close by.
(c) That it was not propitious to climb Dhaulagiri.
(d) That they would lose one of their team members.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?

2. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?

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

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

5. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

(see the answer key)

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