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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V Looking for Annapurna.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?
(a) Couzy and Terray.
(b) Schatz and the Nepalese guide.
(c) Couzy and Schatz.
(d) Lachenal and Rebuffat.

2. Which of the following approaches to Annapurna did Herzog explore himself?
(a) The Tilicho Pass.
(b) Tukucha.
(c) The East Glacier.
(d) Manangbhot.

3. Which of the following actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?
(a) To summit or die.
(b) To reach the summit before another team.
(c) To return alive.
(d) To obey Herzog.

4. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?
(a) Smuggle opium.
(b) Herd cattle.
(c) Guide mountain climbers.
(d) Spin and weave goat hair.

5. What did the visitor tell the climbers?
(a) That Annapurna was close by.
(b) That they would be renowned for their efforts.
(c) That they would lose one of their team members.
(d) That it was not propitious to climb Dhaulagiri.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?

3. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

4. What was the author's role in the expedition?

5. Who served as doctor during the expedition?

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