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

2. Who took equipment to Camp II with the Sherpas when Herzog and his team arrived from Base Camp?
(a) Schatz.
(b) Rebuffat.
(c) Lachenal.
(d) Terray.

3. Which of the following best describes the Miristi Khola?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A mountain pass.
(c) A river.
(d) A town.

4. What was the basis for Dawatondu's complaint when he and Herzog arrived at Camp III?
(a) Lack of food.
(b) Extremely cold temperature.
(c) Abdominal pains.
(d) Lack of pay.

5. How high had Herzog ascended when he cached equipment?
(a) 22,000 feet.
(b) 24,000 feet.
(c) 20,000 feet.
(d) 27,000 feet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the weather like when Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz set out up the spur?

3. Which of the following areas served as a retreat for Herzog and his team?

4. Which of the following approaches to Annapurna did Herzog explore himself?

5. What did Herzog ask Lachenal and Terray to do?

(see the answer key)

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