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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 happened to Herzog as he descended the ice wall that the team encountered?
(a) He lost his gloves.
(b) He lost skin on his fingers.
(c) He fell.
(d) He was swept up in an avalanche.

2. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?
(a) Schatz and the Nepalese guide.
(b) Lachenal and Rebuffat.
(c) Couzy and Terray.
(d) Couzy and Schatz.

3. What was the author's role in the expedition?
(a) To arrange logistics.
(b) To lead the club.
(c) To assemble the team.
(d) To arrange the visas.

4. What did the climbers in Camp I share?
(a) Cognac and wine.
(b) Cake.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Water.

5. How did the Sherpas feel about following the route that Herzog had blazed?
(a) Insulted.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Offended.
(d) Reluctant.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Terray and Rebuffat help Herzog and Lachenal?

2. To which of the following did Herzog compare the ascent?

3. How high had Herzog ascended when he cached equipment?

4. What was the consensus of the May 14 meeting?

5. What did Herzog do when he returned to camp?

(see the answer key)

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