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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 Base Camp.
(b) At Camp III.
(c) At Camp V.
(d) At Camp II.

2. What date did the porters begin to carry the entire expedition's gear down?
(a) June 19, 1950.
(b) May 27, 1950.
(c) June 9, 1950.
(d) May 31, 1950.

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

4. Which of the following did Herzog have to cross in order to get supplies at Manangbhot?
(a) A frozen lake.
(b) A crevasse field.
(c) A pass.
(d) A river.

5. What did Herzog confide to Terray after digging out in the morning?
(a) That he wished that he had never climbed.
(b) That summitting was far too risky.
(c) That he (Terray) should be in charge if Herzog were to die.
(d) That he would probably die.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following blocked the ridge to the peak of Dhaulagiri?

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

3. What were Herzog and Lachenal astounded to see on their way to Camp III?

4. What did Herzog confide to Terray in Camp II?

5. What did Dr. Oudot inject into Herzog and Lachenal?

(see the answer key)

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