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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 did Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?
(a) That they had encountered several dead ends.
(b) That they could not find a way to get across a river.
(c) That they had found a possible route to Annapurna.
(d) That they needed supplies before continuing.

2. What did Herzog and his team find in Manangbhot?
(a) No supplies, and no news of Annapurna.
(b) Directions to Annapurna.
(c) News from France.
(d) News of the Tilicho Pass.

3. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?
(a) The Adirondacks.
(b) The Pyrenees.
(c) The Himalayas.
(d) The Rockies.

4. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?
(a) Schatz and the Nepalese guide.
(b) Couzy and Terray.
(c) Couzy and Schatz.
(d) Lachenal and Rebuffat.

5. What did Herzog do when he returned to camp?
(a) Returned to Manangbhot.
(b) Ate and slept.
(c) Talked with the other climbers.
(d) Explored the route to Annapurna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following did Dr. Oudot test on the climbers?

2. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?

3. How were the team members selected?

4. Who offered to lead Herzog and his team to the Tilicho Pass?

5. Which of the following best describes the Miristi Khola?

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