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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. Which of the following areas served as a retreat for Herzog and his team?
(a) Camp II.
(b) Manangbhot.
(c) Camp III.
(d) Camp I.

2. What was the consensus of the May 14 meeting?
(a) To climb Dhaulagiri.
(b) To abandon Dhaulagiri.
(c) To return home.
(d) To keep exploring.

3. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?
(a) Smuggle opium.
(b) Herd cattle.
(c) Spin and weave goat hair.
(d) Guide mountain climbers.

4. What did Dr. Oudot tell Herzog about his prognosis?
(a) That he could probably save something.
(b) That he would probably lose his arms and legs.
(c) That he would be lucky to live.
(d) That he could not tell yet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herzog ask Ang-Tharkay at Camp V?

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

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

4. Why did Herzog and Lachenal have difficulty walking?

5. Which of the following actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?

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