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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 dangers did Herzog and his team encounter during their ascent?
(a) Extreme cold conditions.
(b) Mutiny.
(c) Lack of supplies.
(d) Avalanches.

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

3. What was Herzog's first priority while withdrawing from the mountain?
(a) Saving his fingers and toes.
(b) Staying at camp until the other climbers returned.
(c) Descending before it warmed up.
(d) Looking for the climbers who were still climbing.

4. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend their second night after summitting?
(a) In the open.
(b) At Camp V.
(c) At Camp IV.
(d) In a cavern.

5. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?
(a) Chamonix, 1950.
(b) Katmandu, 1952.
(c) Annapurna, 1951.
(d) Paris, 1950.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where do Terray and Schatz camp on May 19?

4. What news did Schatz take with him to Camp II?

5. What was Terray's response to the information that Herzog confided in him?

(see the answer key)

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