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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 some team members do while Herzog explored an approach to Annapurna?
(a) Acclimatize.
(b) Buy supplies.
(c) Look for a route up Dhaulagiri.
(d) Negotiate with porters.

2. Who visited the climbers' camp?
(a) A runaway child.
(b) A lama.
(c) A woman.
(d) A general.

3. How did Herzog feel about his team's chances of being able to summit?
(a) Pessimistic.
(b) Apprehensive.
(c) Optimistic.
(d) Idealistic.

4. How did Herzog feel about Terray's concerns?
(a) He shared them.
(b) He knew that conditions would improve shortly.
(c) He did not understand them.
(d) He knew that they were groundless.

5. What gear did Herzog lose after reaching the summit?
(a) His gloves.
(b) His boots.
(c) His wool cap.
(d) His jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following passes afforded Herzog and his team access to Annapurna?

2. What factors hindered Herzog during his ascent?

3. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?

4. Which of the following best describes the state that Couzy, Lachenal, Rebuffat and the others were in when Herzog found them at Camp III after having established Camp IV?

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

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