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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 actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?
(a) To obey Herzog.
(b) To reach the summit before another team.
(c) To return alive.
(d) To summit or die.

2. What news did Schatz take with him to Camp II?
(a) That the monsoon was approaching.
(b) That Rebuffat and Terray would organize Camp IV the next day.
(c) That supplies were being sent from Base Camp.
(d) That the Sherpas were unhappy.

3. What did Herzog ultimately decide about his fingers?
(a) That it would be better to lose them than to fail to get everyone down.
(b) That he would continue to use them until they were worn away.
(c) That he would have cut them off himself if it meant ending the pain.
(d) That he needed to get down as soon as possible to save them.

4. What was the weather like as Herzog and Lachenal were making their way down?
(a) Skies were clear.
(b) High winds were blowing.
(c) Snow was blowing.
(d) It was raining.

5. What did Dr. Oudot go out to get for Herzog?
(a) Morphine.
(b) Water.
(c) A shot to restore circulation.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. How high had Herzog ascended when he cached equipment?

2. Why did Herzog and Lachenal have difficulty walking?

3. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend the night after summitting?

4. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

5. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?

(see the answer key)

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