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

2. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?
(a) The Pyrenees.
(b) The Adirondacks.
(c) The Himalayas.
(d) The Rockies.

3. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?
(a) He was depressed about the last option.
(b) He was apprehensive.
(c) He was waiting to hear from them before drawing any conclusion.
(d) He was optimistic.

4. What had Herzog lost sight of upon returning to camp?
(a) The approaching simoom.
(b) The poor state of morale among the other climbers.
(c) The approaching monsoon.
(d) The damage that he had done to his hands and feet.

5. Who offered to lead Herzog and his team to the Tilicho Pass?
(a) A lama.
(b) A guide.
(c) A shepherd.
(d) A girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news did Herzog receive from Sherpas?

2. Who took equipment to Camp II with the Sherpas when Herzog and his team arrived from Base Camp?

3. How did Herzog justify the position that he had taken during the May 14 conversation?

4. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?

5. What did Herzog confide to Terray in Camp II?

(see the answer key)

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