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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. What did Herzog hear upon returning to camp?
(a) A Sherpa arriving.
(b) Rebuffat crying for help.
(c) Lachenal crying for help.
(d) Schatz celebrating news from France.

2. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend their second night after summitting?
(a) At Camp V.
(b) In a cavern.
(c) At Camp IV.
(d) In the open.

3. Which of the following was to take place in early June?
(a) A simoom.
(b) A monsoon.
(c) Winter.
(d) The Santa Ana winds.

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

5. What did Herzog do to save time?
(a) Establish Camp II.
(b) Returned to Manangbhot for supplies.
(c) Sent Sherpas to Tukucha for their gear.
(d) Divided the climbers into teams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Herzog and Lachenal astounded to see on their way to Camp III?

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

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

4. Where did the Sherpas stay when Lachenal and Herzog stayed at Camp IV?

5. Where do Terray and Schatz camp on May 19?

(see the answer key)

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