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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 decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?
(a) To keep exploring.
(b) To launch a summit bid.
(c) To return for supplies.
(d) To climb up the spur and make camp.

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

3. What were conditions like when Herzog continued up the spur on May 21?
(a) Iced like glass.
(b) Iced like rabbit fur.
(c) Iced like stone.
(d) Iced like cauliflower.

4. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?
(a) On skis.
(b) By horse.
(c) On foot.
(d) By dog sled.

5. 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 and Rebuffat had retreated.
(c) That Lachenal had hurt himself.
(d) That Lachenal and Rebuffat had camped.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?

2. What did Herzog ask Lachenal and Terray to do?

3. What was the author's role in the expedition?

4. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?

5. What did some team members do while Herzog explored an approach to Annapurna?

(see the answer key)

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