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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 do to save time?
(a) Sent Sherpas to Tukucha for their gear.
(b) Divided the climbers into teams.
(c) Returned to Manangbhot for supplies.
(d) Establish Camp II.

2. When did Herzog's will to live return?
(a) When he was able to eat again.
(b) When he saw his fellow climbers.
(c) When he heard about the summit achievement of others.
(d) When he could no longer feel the pain in his hands and feet.

3. What gear did Herzog lose after reaching the summit?
(a) His wool cap.
(b) His gloves.
(c) His jacket.
(d) His boots.

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

5. What were conditions like when Herzog continued up the spur on May 21?
(a) Iced like cauliflower.
(b) Iced like glass.
(c) Iced like stone.
(d) Iced like rabbit fur.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?

2. What was Terray worried about when he greeted Herzog at Camp II?

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

4. Where did the climbers descend to after reuniting?

5. What terrified Herzog on his way out?

(see the answer key)

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