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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. How did the altitude affect Herzog?
(a) He was nauseous and dizzy.
(b) He was not affected.
(c) He began to experience headaches.
(d) He was sleepy all the time.

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

3. What did Herzog pack for sustenance on his way back to the camp at Tilicho Pass?
(a) Milk.
(b) Rice.
(c) Bread.
(d) Chocolate.

4. Which of the following blocked the ridge to the peak of Dhaulagiri?
(a) Cliffs.
(b) Cols.
(c) Seracs.
(d) Crevasses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?

2. What did Herzog decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?

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

4. How many team members were involved in planning the expedition?

5. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?

(see the answer key)

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