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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 statements best reflects Rebuffat's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(b) He wanted to go back.
(c) He wanted to press on.
(d) He wanted to wait to see how the weather had changed.

2. What did Herzog pack for sustenance on his way back to the camp at Tilicho Pass?
(a) Bread.
(b) Rice.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Milk.

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

4. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?
(a) 20 yards.
(b) Two miles.
(c) 200 yards.
(d) Four miles.

5. What did Rebuffat and Terray tell Herzog when they met each other?
(a) That they had summitted.
(b) That they were ill.
(c) That they wanted to rest at Camp II.
(d) That they had established Camp V.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the author's role in the expedition?

2. How did Terray and Rebuffat help Herzog and Lachenal?

3. What did Herzog do to save time?

4. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?

5. How did Herzog feel about his team's chances of being able to summit?

(see the answer key)

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