View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX Annapurna.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What were Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz looking for when they set out on May 19?
(a) A village with Sherpas.
(b) Supplies.
(c) A site for a camp.
(d) A route to the Tilicho Pass.

3. What dangers did Herzog and his team encounter during their ascent?
(a) Extreme cold conditions.
(b) Avalanches.
(c) Lack of supplies.
(d) Mutiny.

4. What did Herzog and his team find in Manangbhot?
(a) No supplies, and no news of Annapurna.
(b) Directions to Annapurna.
(c) News of the Tilicho Pass.
(d) News from France.

5. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?
(a) The Pyrenees.
(b) The Adirondacks.
(c) The Rockies.
(d) The Himalayas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Herzog and his team prevented from doing because of the weather?

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

3. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?

4. What prospect did Herzog explore when he broke the men into exploring teams?

5. Which of the following did Dr. Oudot test on the climbers?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 239 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample