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

2. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?
(a) The Great Barrier.
(b) Dhaulagiri.
(c) The Tilicho Pass.
(d) Annapurna.

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

4. Which of the following was decided at the May 14 meeting?
(a) To climb Dhaulagiri.
(b) To get more supplies.
(c) To climb Annapurna.
(d) To keep exploring.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?

2. How were the team members selected?

3. How did Herzog justify the position that he had taken during the May 14 conversation?

4. What did the visitor tell the climbers?

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

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