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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter X The Sickle.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom do Herzog and his team find at the end of their retreat?
(a) Ouray.
(b) Schatz.
(c) Terray.
(d) Lachenal.

2. Which of the following did Lachenal and Rebuffat look for after Herzog returned from the spur?
(a) A route to a plateau.
(b) A route around the spur.
(c) A route through the Great Barrier.
(d) An escape route.

3. What was the basis for Dawatondu's complaint when he and Herzog arrived at Camp III?
(a) Abdominal pains.
(b) Lack of pay.
(c) Extremely cold temperature.
(d) Lack of food.

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

5. Where did Herzog and Rebuffat camp on May 19?
(a) In the snow.
(b) By the river.
(c) At an advance campsite that they had set up.
(d) On a ledge that they had made.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who offered to lead Herzog and his team to the Tilicho Pass?

2. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?

3. Which of the following did Herzog find at Base Camp?

4. How high was Camp IV?

5. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?

(see the answer key)

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