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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. Why was Herzog angry with Schatz?
(a) For having disobeyed him.
(b) For having descended alone.
(c) For having opened the emergency rations.
(d) For having injured himself.

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

3. Where do Terray and Schatz camp on May 19?
(a) In an advance camp that they had set up.
(b) In the snow.
(c) At the campsite.
(d) On a ledge that they had made.

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

5. In what way did Herzog demonstrate his leadership and prowess?
(a) By descending into a crevasse for lost gear.
(b) By leading up overhanging ice.
(c) By negotiating with the discontented Sherpas.
(d) By bribing the officials who wanted to stop the ascent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the team members selected?

2. Where did Herzog make the new Camp IV?

3. Where did Herzog and Rebuffat camp on May 19?

4. What was the consensus of the May 14 meeting?

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

(see the answer key)

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