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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. What did Herzog ask Ang-Tharkay at Camp V?
(a) To carry a message to Terray at Camp III.
(b) To send news to France.
(c) To take more supplies to Camp V.
(d) To summit with him and Lachenal.

2. Which of the following actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?
(a) To return alive.
(b) To obey Herzog.
(c) To reach the summit before another team.
(d) To summit or die.

3. What did Herzog's Nepalese guide tell him about the Tilicho Pass?
(a) That it was nearby.
(b) That it was off limits.
(c) That it was impassable.
(d) That he did not know anything about it.

4. What did the visitor tell the climbers?
(a) That Annapurna was close by.
(b) That they would be renowned for their efforts.
(c) That it was not propitious to climb Dhaulagiri.
(d) That they would lose one of their team members.

5. Which of the following approaches to Annapurna did Herzog explore himself?
(a) The East Glacier.
(b) Tukucha.
(c) The Tilicho Pass.
(d) Manangbhot.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why had Herzog lost sight of things upon returning to camp?

3. Which of the following was Herzog determined not to do as he left Base Camp for Camp I?

4. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?

5. How long was the trek into Tukucha, Nepal?

(see the answer key)

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