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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XVI The Retreat.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the Sherpas stay when Lachenal and Herzog stayed at Camp IV?
(a) At Camp III.
(b) At Base Camp.
(c) At Camp V.
(d) At Camp II.

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

3. What was the basis for Dawatondu's complaint when he and Herzog arrived at Camp III?
(a) Abdominal pains.
(b) Extremely cold temperature.
(c) Lack of pay.
(d) Lack of food.

4. What were the climbers covered by in the morning?
(a) Ice.
(b) Blown snow.
(c) Fresh snow.
(d) Avalanche snow.

5. What happened to Herzog as he descended the ice wall that the team encountered?
(a) He lost his gloves.
(b) He was swept up in an avalanche.
(c) He lost skin on his fingers.
(d) He fell.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following best describes the Miristi Khola?

3. Which of the climbers suffered a fall on the retreat above Camp II?

4. What date did the porters begin to carry the entire expedition's gear down?

5. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend their second night after summitting?

(see the answer key)

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