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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 summit with him and Lachenal.
(b) To carry a message to Terray at Camp III.
(c) To take more supplies to Camp V.
(d) To send news to France.

2. Which of the following did Herzog and his team get for the first time on May 23?
(a) Supplies.
(b) News about the Tilicho Pass.
(c) A view of Annapurna.
(d) Letters from home.

3. Which of the following statements best reflects Rebuffat's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to go back.
(b) He wanted to wait to see how the weather had changed.
(c) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(d) He wanted to press on.

4. Where did Herzog make the new Camp IV?
(a) Atop an ice wall.
(b) In a crevasse.
(c) On a plateau.
(d) In the middle of a snowfield.

5. What did the climbers in Camp I share?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Water.
(c) Cake.
(d) Cognac and wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the weather like when Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz set out up the spur?

2. Which of the following was used to lower Herzog?

3. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?

4. What did Herzog do to save time?

5. What news did Herzog get about the weather?

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