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

2. What did Herzog and his team do during their first days in Tukucha?
(a) Acclimatize.
(b) Arrange passports.
(c) Set up camp.
(d) Reconnoiter the mountain.

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

4. Which of the following passes afforded Herzog and his team access to Annapurna?
(a) The Annapurna Pass.
(b) The Tukucha Pass.
(c) The Angawa Pass.
(d) The Tilicho Pass.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the team members selected?

2. How long was the trek into Tukucha, Nepal?

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

4. Which of the following best describes the Miristi Khola?

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

(see the answer key)

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