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

2. What did Herzog and his team meet to decide on May 14?
(a) Where to get supplies.
(b) Whether to abandon the trip.
(c) How to climb Dhaulagiri.
(d) Which route to take.

3. What did some team members do while Herzog explored an approach to Annapurna?
(a) Look for a route up Dhaulagiri.
(b) Negotiate with porters.
(c) Acclimatize.
(d) Buy supplies.

4. How many team members were involved in planning the expedition?
(a) 10.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 15.

5. Which of the following was Herzog determined not to do as he left Base Camp for Camp I?
(a) Die on the mountain.
(b) Return without having summitted.
(c) Allow the survival of individuals to inhibit the team's progress.
(d) Leave any men on the mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?

2. Who took equipment to Camp II with the Sherpas when Herzog and his team arrived from Base Camp?

3. Which of the following did Herzog and his team get for the first time on May 23?

4. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?

5. Who served as doctor during the expedition?

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