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

2. Which of the following blocked the ridge to the peak of Dhaulagiri?
(a) Seracs.
(b) Cliffs.
(c) Cols.
(d) Crevasses.

3. What did Rebuffat and Terray insist upon doing?
(a) Returning to Camp IV.
(b) Summiting.
(c) Returning to Camp II.
(d) Staying at Camp III.

4. What did Herzog ask Ang-Tharkay at Camp V?
(a) To take more supplies to Camp V.
(b) To send news to France.
(c) To summit with him and Lachenal.
(d) To carry a message to Terray at Camp III.

5. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to wait to see how the weather changed.
(b) He wanted to go back.
(c) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(d) He wanted to press on.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

3. What did Herzog say in response to Terray's offer?

4. What did Herzog and his team meet to decide on May 14?

5. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?

(see the answer key)

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