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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. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?
(a) Laundry.
(b) Read.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Explored other routes.

2. Why had Herzog lost sight of things upon returning to camp?
(a) He was in pain from his injuries.
(b) He was totally exhausted.
(c) He was overjoyed to report his achievement.
(d) He was sick with altitude sickness.

3. What was the weather like as Herzog and Lachenal were making their way down?
(a) High winds were blowing.
(b) It was raining.
(c) Skies were clear.
(d) Snow was blowing.

4. What was the going like from Camp IV?
(a) Bare rock.
(b) Snowfield to the summit.
(c) Steep ice and exposed rock.
(d) Ice walls and crevasse fields.

5. What was the author's role in the expedition?
(a) To assemble the team.
(b) To lead the club.
(c) To arrange logistics.
(d) To arrange the visas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Herzog and his team prevented from doing because of the weather?

2. To which of the following did Herzog compare Camp II?

3. What was Terray worried about when he greeted Herzog at Camp II?

4. What did Herzog confide to Terray after digging out in the morning?

5. Where did the Sherpas stay when Lachenal and Herzog stayed at Camp IV?

(see the answer key)

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