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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. In what way did Herzog demonstrate his leadership and prowess?
(a) By leading up overhanging ice.
(b) By descending into a crevasse for lost gear.
(c) By bribing the officials who wanted to stop the ascent.
(d) By negotiating with the discontented Sherpas.

2. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?
(a) Lachenal.
(b) Rebuffat.
(c) Terray.
(d) Schatz.

3. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?
(a) A dangerous area that the team had to cross.
(b) A valley inhabited by stone-age people.
(c) A valley that had looked like a lake on the maps.
(d) A valley left off the map.

4. What were the climbers covered by in the morning?
(a) Avalanche snow.
(b) Ice.
(c) Blown snow.
(d) Fresh snow.

5. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?
(a) The Adirondacks.
(b) The Rockies.
(c) The Himalayas.
(d) The Pyrenees.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

2. Where did Herzog and Rebuffat camp on May 19?

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

4. What were conditions like when Herzog continued up the spur on May 21?

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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