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

2. What did Herzog confide to Terray after digging out in the morning?
(a) That he wished that he had never climbed.
(b) That summitting was far too risky.
(c) That he (Terray) should be in charge if Herzog were to die.
(d) That he would probably die.

3. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?
(a) That it was too difficult.
(b) That it was a dead end.
(c) That it was too easy.
(d) That they should not separate from the others.

4. Which of the following did Herzog find at Base Camp?
(a) That the supplies had all arrived there.
(b) That the weather was setting in.
(c) That the gear was still missing.
(d) That there was not any food.

5. What did Herzog and his team meet to decide on May 14?
(a) Whether to abandon the trip.
(b) Where to get supplies.
(c) Which route to take.
(d) How to climb Dhaulagiri.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?

3. Where were all the supplies when Herzog and his team set up camp within view of Annapurna?

4. What did Herzog and his team find in Manangbhot?

5. How high was Camp IV?

(see the answer key)

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