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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 climbers descend to after reuniting?
(a) The upper Camp IV.
(b) Camp II.
(c) Camp III.
(d) The lower Camp IV.

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

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

4. To which of the following did Herzog compare the ascent?
(a) A poem.
(b) A military campaign.
(c) A river.
(d) A race.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What news did Herzog get about the weather?

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

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

5. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?

(see the answer key)

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