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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 was Herzog's plan when he reached Camp III?
(a) To summit the next day.
(b) To retreat.
(c) To re-establish Camp IV.
(d) To return to Camp II.

2. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend the night after summitting?
(a) At Camp II.
(b) At Camp IV.
(c) At Camp III.
(d) At Camp V.

3. What did Herzog say in response to Terray's offer?
(a) That Terray should take gear to Camp III, and then return to Camp II.
(b) That Terray should talk with the Sherpas at Camp III.
(c) That Terray should move up to Camp IV.
(d) That Terray should stay at Camp III until morale improved.

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

5. Which of the climbers suffered a fall on the retreat above Camp II?
(a) Schatz.
(b) Herzog.
(c) Lachenal.
(d) Rebuffat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who were Rebuffat and Terray concerned about when Herzog returned to camp?

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

3. What did Dr. Oudot go out to get for Herzog?

4. Which of the following best describes the Miristi Khola?

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

(see the answer key)

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