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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 Herzog determined not to do as he left Base Camp for Camp I?
(a) Die on the mountain.
(b) Return without having summitted.
(c) Leave any men on the mountain.
(d) Allow the survival of individuals to inhibit the team's progress.

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

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

4. Which of the following areas served as a retreat for Herzog and his team?
(a) Manangbhot.
(b) Camp II.
(c) Camp I.
(d) Camp III.

5. What were Herzog and Lachenal astounded to see on their way to Camp III?
(a) Sherpas descending.
(b) The summit of Annapurna.
(c) The summit of Dhaulagiri.
(d) Climbers descending.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took equipment to Camp II with the Sherpas when Herzog and his team arrived from Base Camp?

2. What did Rebuffat and Terray insist upon doing?

3. What was Terray's response to the information that Herzog confided in him?

4. Which of the following was to take place in early June?

5. What did Herzog ask Ang-Tharkay at Camp V?

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