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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 did things improve while Herzog was at camp?
(a) Lachenal and Couzy's altitude sickness got better.
(b) The Sherpas provided more supplies.
(c) The weather got cleared.
(d) The Sherpas reached an agreement.

2. What was the basis for Dawatondu's complaint when he and Herzog arrived at Camp III?
(a) Lack of pay.
(b) Abdominal pains.
(c) Extremely cold temperature.
(d) Lack of food.

3. What date did the porters begin to carry the entire expedition's gear down?
(a) June 19, 1950.
(b) June 9, 1950.
(c) May 27, 1950.
(d) May 31, 1950.

4. Where did Herzog blaze a trail from Camp III?
(a) Through a crevasse field.
(b) Up the Great Barrier.
(c) Around the plateau.
(d) Up 'the Sickle'.

5. On whose behalf did Herzog accept the Award?
(a) His own.
(b) His entire expedition.
(c) His family.
(d) His parents.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long did Herzog have before the monsoon would reach the mountains?

3. What did Herzog and his team find when they reached the Pass?

4. What was the author's role in the expedition?

5. What did Herzog look forward to at the end of 'Annapurna'?

(see the answer key)

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