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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. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?
(a) Annapurna.
(b) The Tilicho Pass.
(c) Dhaulagiri.
(d) The Great Barrier.

2. What did Herzog decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?
(a) To climb up the spur and make camp.
(b) To launch a summit bid.
(c) To keep exploring.
(d) To return for supplies.

3. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?
(a) When he found the Tilicho Pass.
(b) When the reconnaissance team told him about the difficulties at Dhaulagiri.
(c) When his visitor told him that Dhaulagiri was extremely dangerous.
(d) When climbers descending from Dhaulagiri told him how dangerous it was.

4. Who served as doctor during the expedition?
(a) Louis Lachenal.
(b) Jacques Oudot.
(c) Jean Couzy.
(d) Marcel Schatz.

5. Where did Herzog establish Camp III?
(a) On a ledge.
(b) On a barren area.
(c) In a crevasse.
(d) On a plateau.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the going like from Camp IV?

2. What did Herzog say in response to Terray's offer?

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

4. What factors hindered Herzog during his ascent?

5. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend their second night after summitting?

(see the answer key)

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