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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. What prospect did Herzog explore when he broke the men into exploring teams?
(a) The north ridge of Dhaulagiri.
(b) The north face of Annapurna.
(c) The east ridge of Dhaulagiri.
(d) The Dhaulagiri Glacier.

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

3. What did Herzog pack for sustenance on his way back to the camp at Tilicho Pass?
(a) Milk.
(b) Bread.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Rice.

4. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?
(a) That they should not separate from the others.
(b) That it was too easy.
(c) That it was a dead end.
(d) That it was too difficult.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many team members were involved in planning the expedition?

2. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?

3. How were the team members selected?

4. Who offered to lead Herzog and his team to the Tilicho Pass?

5. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?

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