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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. What was the author's role in the expedition?
(a) To lead the club.
(b) To assemble the team.
(c) To arrange the visas.
(d) To arrange logistics.

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

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

4. Who had the final decision about which mountain to climb?
(a) The majority of the team.
(b) Noyelle.
(c) Herzog.
(d) Schatz.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the altitude affect Herzog?

2. Which of the following was decided at the May 14 meeting?

3. What were Herzog and his team prevented from doing because of the weather?

4. Whom do Herzog and his team find at the end of their retreat?

5. Who visited the climbers' camp?

(see the answer key)

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