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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. 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 test his climbers' loyalty.
(d) He wanted to establish a consensus.

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

3. Why was Herzog angry with Schatz?
(a) For having descended alone.
(b) For having disobeyed him.
(c) For having injured himself.
(d) For having opened the emergency rations.

4. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?
(a) That one of the members had nearly frozen.
(b) That there was a wide river to cross.
(c) That there was an impassable crevasse field.
(d) That they had found a way.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the basis for Dawatondu's complaint when he and Herzog arrived at Camp III?

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

4. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?

5. Which of the following statements best reflects Rebuffat's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?

(see the answer key)

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