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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. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?
(a) A valley that had looked like a lake on the maps.
(b) A valley inhabited by stone-age people.
(c) A dangerous area that the team had to cross.
(d) A valley left off the map.

2. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?
(a) He was optimistic.
(b) He was depressed about the last option.
(c) He was waiting to hear from them before drawing any conclusion.
(d) He was apprehensive.

3. How did Herzog and his team help the Sherpas climb on ice?
(a) By cutting steps.
(b) By providing them with better foot gear.
(c) By fixing ropes.
(d) By pulling them up.

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

5. Why did the porters turn back as the climbers descended from the Woods of Lete?
(a) They were not getting paid.
(b) They could not stand the cold.
(c) They did not want to get too far from home.
(d) They could not stand the heat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were conditions like when Herzog continued up the spur on May 21?

2. Where did the climbers descend to after reuniting?

3. Where did Herzog and Lachenal spend their second night after summitting?

4. What was Herzog's first priority while withdrawing from the mountain?

5. What did Dr. Oudot use for amputations?

(see the answer key)

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