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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. Which of the following did Dr. Oudot test on the climbers?
(a) Coordination.
(b) Their tolerance for different drugs.
(c) Lung capacity.
(d) Memory.

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

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

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

5. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Read.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Explored other routes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?

3. Which of the following actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?

4. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?

5. What was the consensus of the May 14 meeting?

(see the answer key)

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