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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 terrified Herzog on his way out?
(a) Being carried over high ledges.
(b) The thought of never seeing his wife again.
(c) The thought that one of his climbers might die.
(d) The fear of suffocating.

2. How were the team members selected?
(a) Based on level of ambition and talent.
(b) Based on financial capability.
(c) Based on experience and ability to function.
(d) Based on diversity.

3. What did Dr. Oudot go out to get for Herzog?
(a) Morphine.
(b) Water.
(c) Food.
(d) A shot to restore circulation.

4. Where did Herzog and Rebuffat camp on May 19?
(a) In the snow.
(b) On a ledge that they had made.
(c) At an advance campsite that they had set up.
(d) By the river.

5. At whose mercy did Herzog ultimately collapse?
(a) At Rebuffat's.
(b) At Lachenal's.
(c) At Schatz's.
(d) At Dr. Oudot's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?

2. What news did Schatz take with him to Camp II?

3. How was Herzog's physical condition for the descent?

4. Which of the following was decided at the May 14 meeting?

5. Which of the following did Herzog have to cross in order to get supplies at Manangbhot?

(see the answer key)

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