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

2. How did Herzog justify the position that he had taken during the May 14 conversation?
(a) He wanted to lead the team to his decision on their own.
(b) He wanted to test his climbers' loyalty.
(c) He wanted to see if anyone would disobey him.
(d) He wanted to establish a consensus.

3. What did Herzog do when he returned to camp?
(a) Ate and slept.
(b) Talked with the other climbers.
(c) Explored the route to Annapurna.
(d) Returned to Manangbhot.

4. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?
(a) He was apprehensive.
(b) He was depressed about the last option.
(c) He was waiting to hear from them before drawing any conclusion.
(d) He was optimistic.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What did Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?

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

5. Which of the following passes afforded Herzog and his team access to Annapurna?

(see the answer key)

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