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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. How many expeditions had tried and failed to ascend higher than 8,000 meters before Herzog's expedition?
(a) 51.
(b) 22.
(c) 12.
(d) 4.

2. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?
(a) On skis.
(b) By dog sled.
(c) On foot.
(d) By horse.

3. What did Herzog and his team find when they reached the Pass?
(a) A col.
(b) A serac.
(c) A crevasse field.
(d) A lake, and another pass.

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

5. Which of the following did Herzog have to cross in order to get supplies at Manangbhot?
(a) A frozen lake.
(b) A pass.
(c) A river.
(d) A crevasse field.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?

2. What were conditions like when Herzog continued up the spur on May 21?

3. Where were all the supplies when Herzog and his team set up camp within view of Annapurna?

4. Which of the following blocked the ridge to the peak of Dhaulagiri?

5. Which of the following statements best reflects Rebuffat's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?

(see the answer key)

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