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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. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?
(a) Schatz.
(b) Herzog.
(c) Terray.
(d) Rebuffat.

2. Which of the following did Herzog find at Base Camp?
(a) That the supplies had all arrived there.
(b) That there was not any food.
(c) That the weather was setting in.
(d) That the gear was still missing.

3. What was the weather like as Herzog and Lachenal were making their way down?
(a) High winds were blowing.
(b) It was raining.
(c) Snow was blowing.
(d) Skies were clear.

4. Which of the following was decided at the May 14 meeting?
(a) To keep exploring.
(b) To climb Dhaulagiri.
(c) To get more supplies.
(d) To climb Annapurna.

5. How did Terray and Rebuffat help Herzog and Lachenal?
(a) By rubbing their hands and feet.
(b) By making shelters for them.
(c) By making food for them.
(d) By carrying them down the mountain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What news did Schatz take with him to Camp II?

2. How did Herzog justify the position that he had taken during the May 14 conversation?

3. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?

4. To which of the following did Herzog compare the ascent?

5. What news did Herzog get about the weather?

(see the answer key)

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