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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. What did Herzog and his team find in Manangbhot?
(a) News of the Tilicho Pass.
(b) Directions to Annapurna.
(c) No supplies, and no news of Annapurna.
(d) News from France.

2. Where was the gear that Herzog and his team were waiting for in the Woods of Lete?
(a) At Base Camp.
(b) In Manangbhot.
(c) In Tinigaon.
(d) In Tukucha.

3. What was the significance of the Woods of Lete?
(a) Herzog and his team were robbed in the Woods of Lete.
(b) Herzog and his team got lost in the Woods of Lete.
(c) The floods trapped Herzog and his team in the Woods of Lete.
(d) Herzog and his team passed through the Woods of Lete on their way out.

4. What gear did Herzog lose after reaching the summit?
(a) His jacket.
(b) His gloves.
(c) His wool cap.
(d) His boots.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Dr. Oudot tell Herzog that he would probably lose?

2. What factors hindered Herzog during his ascent?

3. Which of the following was to take place in early June?

4. Why was Herzog worried about conditions?

5. Which of the following best describes the state that Couzy, Lachenal, Rebuffat and the others were in when Herzog found them at Camp III after having established Camp IV?

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