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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XX There Are Other Annapurnas.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Herzog receive in Katmandu?
(a) Prosthetic hands.
(b) Money from France.
(c) Citations for traveling without permits.
(d) Honors from the Maharajah of Nepal.

2. What prospect did Herzog explore when he broke the men into exploring teams?
(a) The Dhaulagiri Glacier.
(b) The north ridge of Dhaulagiri.
(c) The north face of Annapurna.
(d) The east ridge of Dhaulagiri.

3. Which of the following passes afforded Herzog and his team access to Annapurna?
(a) The Tilicho Pass.
(b) The Tukucha Pass.
(c) The Angawa Pass.
(d) The Annapurna Pass.

4. What did Dr. Oudot go out to get for Herzog?
(a) Morphine.
(b) A shot to restore circulation.
(c) Water.
(d) Food.

5. Which of the following did Herzog have to cross in order to get supplies at Manangbhot?
(a) A crevasse field.
(b) A pass.
(c) A frozen lake.
(d) A river.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At whose mercy did Herzog ultimately collapse?

3. What line did Herzog say that he and his team skirted?

4. What was the going like from Camp IV?

5. What did the climbers in Camp I share?

(see the answer key)

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