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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long was the trek into Tukucha, Nepal?
(a) One day.
(b) Four days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Two weeks.

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

3. Who served as doctor during the expedition?
(a) Jean Couzy.
(b) Jacques Oudot.
(c) Louis Lachenal.
(d) Marcel Schatz.

4. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?
(a) By dog sled.
(b) On foot.
(c) By horse.
(d) On skis.

5. How did Herzog respond to the May 14 consensus?
(a) He argued against returning home.
(b) He argued against continued exploration.
(c) He defended the idea of climbing Dhaulagiri.
(d) He defended the decision to abandon Dhaulagiri.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the climbers suffered a fall on the retreat above Camp II?

2. Where did Herzog and Rebuffat camp on May 19?

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

4. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?

5. What did Herzog's Nepalese guide tell him about the Tilicho Pass?

(see the answer key)

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