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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 stayed with Herzog on May 20?
(a) Rebuffat.
(b) Schatz.
(c) Terray.
(d) Lachenal.

2. How many team members were involved in planning the expedition?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 12.

3. How high had Herzog ascended when he cached equipment?
(a) 24,000 feet.
(b) 20,000 feet.
(c) 27,000 feet.
(d) 22,000 feet.

4. Why did Herzog and his team celebrate with a party on May 24?
(a) They were celebrating a French holiday.
(b) They were celebrating the progress that they had made.
(c) They were celebrating having discovered a promising route.
(d) They were celebrating Herzog's birthday.

5. What did Herzog hear over the radio?
(a) A special weather report.
(b) News from France.
(c) News about the Korean conflict.
(d) News that their summit achievement had been celebrated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Herzog have to cross in order to get supplies at Manangbhot?

2. How did Herzog depart from his style in describing the descent?

3. What terrified Herzog on his way out?

4. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?

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

(see the answer key)

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