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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. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?
(a) Four miles.
(b) 20 yards.
(c) 200 yards.
(d) Two miles.

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

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

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

5. What did Herzog decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?
(a) To return for supplies.
(b) To keep exploring.
(c) To climb up the spur and make camp.
(d) To launch a summit bid.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Herzog respond to the May 14 consensus?

2. Which of the following approaches to Annapurna did Herzog explore himself?

3. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?

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

5. What did Herzog and his team find in Manangbhot?

(see the answer key)

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