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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters VI Council of War and VII The Miristi Khola.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?
(a) Katmandu, 1952.
(b) Annapurna, 1951.
(c) Paris, 1950.
(d) Chamonix, 1950.

2. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?
(a) When he found the Tilicho Pass.
(b) When climbers descending from Dhaulagiri told him how dangerous it was.
(c) When his visitor told him that Dhaulagiri was extremely dangerous.
(d) When the reconnaissance team told him about the difficulties at Dhaulagiri.

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

4. What did Herzog ask Lachenal and Terray to do?
(a) To set up an advance camp.
(b) To obtain supplies.
(c) To write to France with updates.
(d) To take letters to Tukucha.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the team members selected?

2. Which of the following was decided at the May 14 meeting?

3. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?

4. Who had the final decision about which mountain to climb?

5. What did some team members do while Herzog explored an approach to Annapurna?

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