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

2. How did Herzog and Rebuffat set out to join their team?
(a) By dog sled.
(b) On foot.
(c) By horse.
(d) On skis.

3. Which of the following passes afforded Herzog and his team access to Annapurna?
(a) The Angawa Pass.
(b) The Annapurna Pass.
(c) The Tukucha Pass.
(d) The Tilicho Pass.

4. What was Herzog doing at the close of the book?
(a) Arriving home.
(b) Setting out for another expedition.
(c) Preparing to land back in France.
(d) Accepting honors in France.

5. How did Herzog cope with his fear on the way out of the climb?
(a) By praying.
(b) By talking with Lachenal about his pain.
(c) By singing.
(d) By putting himself in a semi-conscious state.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Herzog give up on surviving the descent?

2. Which of the following did Lachenal and Rebuffat look for after Herzog returned from the spur?

3. What did Dr. Oudot insist that Herzog do as they descended?

4. When did Herzog decide on Annapurna instead of Dhaulagiri?

5. What were Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz looking for when they set out on May 19?

(see the answer key)

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