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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 say in response to Terray's offer?
(a) That Terray should move up to Camp IV.
(b) That Terray should talk with the Sherpas at Camp III.
(c) That Terray should take gear to Camp III, and then return to Camp II.
(d) That Terray should stay at Camp III until morale improved.

2. Which of the climbers suffered a fall on the retreat above Camp II?
(a) Lachenal.
(b) Rebuffat.
(c) Schatz.
(d) Herzog.

3. What did Herzog's Nepalese guide tell him about the Tilicho Pass?
(a) That it was impassable.
(b) That it was nearby.
(c) That he did not know anything about it.
(d) That it was off limits.

4. What was Ang-Tharkay's response?
(a) He wanted to wait for Terray.
(b) He would not go any further.
(c) He agreed to summit with Herzog and Lachenal.
(d) He wanted to descend because his feet were cold.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Sherpas feel about following the route that Herzog had blazed?

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

3. How did Terray and Rebuffat help Herzog and Lachenal?

4. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?

5. What was the basis for Dawatondu's complaint when he and Herzog arrived at Camp III?

(see the answer key)

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