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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. Who went to help Herzog and Lachenal at the edge of the Sickle glacier?
(a) Sarki.
(b) Rebuffat.
(c) Dr. Oudot.
(d) Schatz.

2. How did Herzog make his way out of the valley?
(a) By horse.
(b) On foot.
(c) On a porter's back.
(d) On a sled.

3. How many expeditions had tried and failed to ascend higher than 8,000 meters before Herzog's expedition?
(a) 22.
(b) 51.
(c) 4.
(d) 12.

4. What happened to Herzog as he descended the ice wall that the team encountered?
(a) He lost skin on his fingers.
(b) He fell.
(c) He was swept up in an avalanche.
(d) He lost his gloves.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following blocked the ridge to the peak of Dhaulagiri?

2. Where did Herzog blaze a trail from Camp III?

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

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

5. Which of the following was Herzog determined not to do as he left Base Camp for Camp I?

(see the answer key)

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