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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 following approaches to Annapurna did Herzog explore himself?
(a) The Tilicho Pass.
(b) The East Glacier.
(c) Tukucha.
(d) Manangbhot.

2. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?
(a) Schatz and the Nepalese guide.
(b) Lachenal and Rebuffat.
(c) Couzy and Schatz.
(d) Couzy and Terray.

3. Which of the following passes afforded Herzog and his team access to Annapurna?
(a) The Tilicho Pass.
(b) The Angawa Pass.
(c) The Tukucha Pass.
(d) The Annapurna Pass.

4. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?
(a) When his visitor told him that Dhaulagiri was extremely dangerous.
(b) When the reconnaissance team told him about the difficulties at Dhaulagiri.
(c) When climbers descending from Dhaulagiri told him how dangerous it was.
(d) When he found the Tilicho Pass.

5. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?
(a) Schatz.
(b) Terray.
(c) Lachenal.
(d) Rebuffat.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Herzog respond to the May 14 consensus?

5. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

(see the answer key)

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