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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. To which of the following did Herzog compare Camp II?
(a) A railroad station.
(b) An inn.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A battlefield.

2. How did things improve while Herzog was at camp?
(a) Lachenal and Couzy's altitude sickness got better.
(b) The weather got cleared.
(c) The Sherpas reached an agreement.
(d) The Sherpas provided more supplies.

3. What did Herzog hear upon returning to camp?
(a) Schatz celebrating news from France.
(b) A Sherpa arriving.
(c) Lachenal crying for help.
(d) Rebuffat crying for help.

4. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?
(a) Herzog.
(b) Rebuffat.
(c) Terray.
(d) Schatz.

5. Who served as doctor during the expedition?
(a) Jean Couzy.
(b) Louis Lachenal.
(c) Jacques Oudot.
(d) Marcel Schatz.

Short Answer Questions

1. At whose mercy did Herzog ultimately collapse?

2. How high was Camp IV?

3. How did Herzog respond to the May 14 consensus?

4. When did Herzog's will to live return?

5. In what way did Herzog demonstrate his leadership and prowess?

(see the answer key)

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