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

2. What did Herzog do to save time?
(a) Returned to Manangbhot for supplies.
(b) Divided the climbers into teams.
(c) Establish Camp II.
(d) Sent Sherpas to Tukucha for their gear.

3. Where did Herzog establish Camp III?
(a) In a crevasse.
(b) On a plateau.
(c) On a ledge.
(d) On a barren area.

4. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?
(a) That there was a wide river to cross.
(b) That one of the members had nearly frozen.
(c) That they had found a way.
(d) That there was an impassable crevasse field.

5. What news did Herzog get about the weather?
(a) That a storm had enveloped base camp.
(b) That the summit had been cleared for an attempt.
(c) That a storm had trapped climbers at Camp IV.
(d) That the monsoon had arrived early.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?

3. Whom do Herzog and his team find at the end of their retreat?

4. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?

5. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?

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