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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. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to wait to see how the weather changed.
(b) He wanted to press on.
(c) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(d) He wanted to go back.

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

3. What news did the Sherpa relay toHerzog as he was climbing along the Great Barrier?
(a) That Lachenal had hurt himself.
(b) That a snowstorm had stopped Lachenal and Rebuffat.
(c) That Lachenal and Rebuffat had camped.
(d) That Lachenal and Rebuffat had retreated.

4. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?
(a) That it was too difficult.
(b) That it was a dead end.
(c) That it was too easy.
(d) That they should not separate from the others.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herzog and his team find when they reached the Pass?

2. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?

3. Where do Terray and Schatz camp on May 19?

4. What did Herzog and his team find in Manangbhot?

5. What were conditions like when Herzog continued up the spur on May 21?

(see the answer key)

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