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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XVII In the Woods of Lete.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following did Herzog and his team get for the first time on May 23?
(a) Supplies.
(b) Letters from home.
(c) A view of Annapurna.
(d) News about the Tilicho Pass.

2. What did the climbers in Camp I share?
(a) Cake.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Water.
(d) Cognac and wine.

3. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?
(a) Smuggle opium.
(b) Guide mountain climbers.
(c) Herd cattle.
(d) Spin and weave goat hair.

4. How long was the trek into Tukucha, Nepal?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Four days.
(d) One day.

5. When did Herzog give up on surviving the descent?
(a) When he and Lachenal could not find Camp IV.
(b) When he could no longer feel his feet.
(c) When he and Lachenal fell down the mountain.
(d) When he could no longer walk.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In addition to the party, how did Herzog and his team mark their celebration?

3. How long did Herzog have before the weather would set in?

4. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?

5. What did Herzog receive from a figure in his vision?

(see the answer key)

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