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

2. Who offered to lead Herzog and his team to the Tilicho Pass?
(a) A lama.
(b) A guide.
(c) A girl.
(d) A shepherd.

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

4. Which of the following did Herzog have to cross in order to get supplies at Manangbhot?
(a) A pass.
(b) A crevasse field.
(c) A river.
(d) A frozen lake.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the team members selected?

2. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?

3. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?

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

5. Who visited the climbers' camp?

(see the answer key)

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