1. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to go back.
(b) He wanted to press on.
(c) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(d) He wanted to wait to see how the weather changed.

2. What news did the Sherpa relay toHerzog as he was climbing along the Great Barrier?
(a) That Lachenal had hurt himself.
(b) That Lachenal and Rebuffat had camped.
(c) That Lachenal and Rebuffat had retreated.
(d) That a snowstorm had stopped Lachenal and Rebuffat.

3. To which of the following did Herzog compare the ascent?
(a) A military campaign.
(b) A river.
(c) A poem.
(d) A race.

4. How did Herzog feel about his team's chances of being able to summit?
(a) Pessimistic.
(b) Idealistic.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) Apprehensive.

5. Who offered to lead Herzog and his team to the Tilicho Pass?
(a) A guide.
(b) A girl.
(c) A shepherd.
(d) A lama.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the state that Couzy, Lachenal, Rebuffat and the others were in when Herzog found them at Camp III after having established Camp IV?

2. What were Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz looking for when they set out on May 19?

3. What was the basis for Dawatondu's complaint when he and Herzog arrived at Camp III?

4. What did Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?

5. Why did Herzog and his team celebrate with a party on May 24?

(see the answer key)

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