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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIV The Crevasse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why had Herzog lost sight of things upon returning to camp?
(a) He was totally exhausted.
(b) He was sick with altitude sickness.
(c) He was in pain from his injuries.
(d) He was overjoyed to report his achievement.

2. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend the night after summitting?
(a) At Camp IV.
(b) At Camp II.
(c) At Camp V.
(d) At Camp III.

3. 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.

4. Which of the following did Dr. Oudot test on the climbers?
(a) Lung capacity.
(b) Coordination.
(c) Their tolerance for different drugs.
(d) Memory.

5. What were Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz looking for when they set out on May 19?
(a) A route to the Tilicho Pass.
(b) A site for a camp.
(c) A village with Sherpas.
(d) Supplies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How high was Camp IV?

2. How were the team members selected?

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

4. What news did Herzog get about the weather?

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

(see the answer key)

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