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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. Which of the following actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?
(a) To reach the summit before another team.
(b) To return alive.
(c) To obey Herzog.
(d) To summit or die.

2. What did the visitor tell the climbers?
(a) That it was not propitious to climb Dhaulagiri.
(b) That they would be renowned for their efforts.
(c) That Annapurna was close by.
(d) That they would lose one of their team members.

3. How high had Herzog ascended when he cached equipment?
(a) 20,000 feet.
(b) 22,000 feet.
(c) 27,000 feet.
(d) 24,000 feet.

4. Who took equipment to Camp II with the Sherpas when Herzog and his team arrived from Base Camp?
(a) Rebuffat.
(b) Terray.
(c) Lachenal.
(d) Schatz.

5. What was the weather like when Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz set out up the spur?
(a) Rain.
(b) Fair.
(c) Snow.
(d) Changeable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Herzog blaze a trail from Camp III?

2. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?

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

4. How many team members were involved in planning the expedition?

5. What did Herzog pack for sustenance on his way back to the camp at Tilicho Pass?

(see the answer key)

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