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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What factors hindered Herzog during his ascent?
(a) Gear failures.
(b) Dissension among the climbers.
(c) Trouble with Sherpas.
(d) The altitude.

3. What did Herzog do when he returned to camp?
(a) Returned to Manangbhot.
(b) Explored the route to Annapurna.
(c) Talked with the other climbers.
(d) Ate and slept.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Lachenal and Rebuffat look for after Herzog returned from the spur?

2. Where do Terray and Schatz camp on May 19?

3. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?

4. Which of the following did Herzog and his team get for the first time on May 23?

5. How did the altitude affect Herzog?

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