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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 roles did the expedition not arrange to fill with a specialist?
(a) Photographer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Translator.

2. How did Herzog justify the position that he had taken during the May 14 conversation?
(a) He wanted to establish a consensus.
(b) He wanted to see if anyone would disobey him.
(c) He wanted to test his climbers' loyalty.
(d) He wanted to lead the team to his decision on their own.

3. Where did Herzog blaze a trail from Camp III?
(a) Up 'the Sickle'.
(b) Around the plateau.
(c) Through a crevasse field.
(d) Up the Great Barrier.

4. What did Herzog's Nepalese guide tell him about the Tilicho Pass?
(a) That he did not know anything about it.
(b) That it was off limits.
(c) That it was impassable.
(d) That it was nearby.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did some team members do while Herzog explored an approach to Annapurna?

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

3. What did Herzog do when he returned to camp?

4. In what way did Herzog demonstrate his leadership and prowess?

5. Which of the following was to take place in early June?

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