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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 began to experience headaches.
(c) He was sleepy all the time.
(d) He was not affected.

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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

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

4. Which of the following did Dr. Oudot test on the climbers?

5. Which of the following did Herzog have to cross in order to get supplies at Manangbhot?

(see the answer key)

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