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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. Which of the following did Herzog have to cross in order to get supplies at Manangbhot?
(a) A river.
(b) A pass.
(c) A frozen lake.
(d) A crevasse field.

2. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?
(a) Dhaulagiri.
(b) Annapurna.
(c) The Tilicho Pass.
(d) The Great Barrier.

3. What was the author's role in the expedition?
(a) To assemble the team.
(b) To lead the club.
(c) To arrange the visas.
(d) To arrange logistics.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

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

3. How were the team members selected?

4. What did Herzog do when he returned to camp?

5. What did Herzog's Nepalese guide tell him about the Tilicho Pass?

(see the answer key)

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