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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 happened when Herzog was hit by an avalanche?
(a) He and his climbing partners fell on opposite sides of a ridge, balancing each other.
(b) He fell into a crevasse.
(c) He lost his gloves.
(d) He was buried for a day.

2. What were Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz looking for when they set out on May 19?
(a) A site for a camp.
(b) A village with Sherpas.
(c) Supplies.
(d) A route to the Tilicho Pass.

3. Which of the following was decided at the May 14 meeting?
(a) To climb Dhaulagiri.
(b) To get more supplies.
(c) To climb Annapurna.
(d) To keep exploring.

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

5. How did the Sherpas feel about following the route that Herzog had blazed?
(a) Reluctant.
(b) Insulted.
(c) Offended.
(d) Relieved.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend their second night after summitting?

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

3. What did Herzog pack for sustenance on his way back to the camp at Tilicho Pass?

4. Why did Herzog and his team celebrate with a party on May 24?

5. What did Dr. Oudot go out to get for Herzog?

(see the answer key)

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