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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. How long did Herzog have before the monsoon would reach the mountains?
(a) A couple of weeks.
(b) A few days.
(c) A week, maybe two.
(d) More than a month.

2. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?
(a) Two miles.
(b) 20 yards.
(c) Four miles.
(d) 200 yards.

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

4. Which of the following statements best reflects Rebuffat's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(b) He wanted to go back.
(c) He wanted to wait to see how the weather had changed.
(d) He wanted to press on.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Herzog and his team help the Sherpas climb on ice?

2. Where did Herzog blaze a trail from Camp III?

3. What did the climbers in Camp I share?

4. What state was Camp IV in when Rebuffat and Terray reached it?

5. What did Herzog expect his prognosis to be?

(see the answer key)

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