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

2. How long did Herzog have before the monsoon would reach the mountains?
(a) A couple of weeks.
(b) A few days.
(c) A week, maybe two.
(d) More than a month.

3. What awakened Herzog from his vision?
(a) An injection.
(b) The sound of horses.
(c) The porter falling.
(d) Thunder.

4. How high was Camp IV?
(a) 22,000 feet.
(b) 27,000 feet.
(c) 25,000 feet.
(d) 23,500 feet.

5. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend their second night after summitting?
(a) In the open.
(b) In a cavern.
(c) At Camp IV.
(d) At Camp V.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herzog learn about the weather?

2. What had Herzog lost sight of upon returning to camp?

3. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?

4. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend the night after summitting?

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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