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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the climbers suffered a fall on the retreat above Camp II?
(a) Schatz.
(b) Rebuffat.
(c) Lachenal.
(d) Herzog.

2. Where were all the supplies when Herzog and his team set up camp within view of Annapurna?
(a) In Tilicho.
(b) In Manangbhot.
(c) In Tukucha.
(d) In Tinigaon.

3. How were the team members selected?
(a) Based on diversity.
(b) Based on experience and ability to function.
(c) Based on financial capability.
(d) Based on level of ambition and talent.

4. Which of the following areas served as a retreat for Herzog and his team?
(a) Manangbhot.
(b) Camp III.
(c) Camp II.
(d) Camp I.

5. Which of the following did Dr. Oudot test on the climbers?
(a) Coordination.
(b) Memory.
(c) Lung capacity.
(d) Their tolerance for different drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who had the final decision about which mountain to climb?

2. To which of the following did Herzog compare the ascent?

3. What was the author's role in the expedition?

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

5. What did Herzog ask Lachenal and Terray to do?

(see the answer key)

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