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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 news did Schatz take with him to Camp II?
(a) That supplies were being sent from Base Camp.
(b) That Rebuffat and Terray would organize Camp IV the next day.
(c) That the Sherpas were unhappy.
(d) That the monsoon was approaching.

2. How many expeditions had tried and failed to ascend higher than 8,000 meters before Herzog's expedition?
(a) 12.
(b) 4.
(c) 22.
(d) 51.

3. To which of the following did Herzog compare Camp II?
(a) A battlefield.
(b) A hospital.
(c) A railroad station.
(d) An inn.

4. What was the weather like as Herzog and Lachenal were making their way down?
(a) High winds were blowing.
(b) It was raining.
(c) Snow was blowing.
(d) Skies were clear.

5. What did Herzog ultimately decide about his fingers?
(a) That it would be better to lose them than to fail to get everyone down.
(b) That he needed to get down as soon as possible to save them.
(c) That he would have cut them off himself if it meant ending the pain.
(d) That he would continue to use them until they were worn away.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?

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

3. Who visited the climbers' camp?

4. What did Herzog reply when Lachenal asked him what he would do if he (Lachenal) were to turn back?

5. How did Herzog feel about Terray's concerns?

(see the answer key)

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