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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In addition to the party, how did Herzog and his team mark their celebration?
(a) By drinking and dancing with the Sherpas.
(b) By sleeping late the next day.
(c) By eating their reserve rations.
(d) By taking a day for reading and writing letters.

2. Which of the following statements best reflects Rebuffat's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to wait to see how the weather had changed.
(b) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(c) He wanted to press on.
(d) He wanted to go back.

3. Which of the following approaches to Annapurna did Herzog explore himself?
(a) The Tilicho Pass.
(b) Tukucha.
(c) The East Glacier.
(d) Manangbhot.

4. How long was the trek into Tukucha, Nepal?
(a) Four days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) One day.
(d) Two weeks.

5. How did Herzog respond to the May 14 consensus?
(a) He defended the decision to abandon Dhaulagiri.
(b) He defended the idea of climbing Dhaulagiri.
(c) He argued against continued exploration.
(d) He argued against returning home.

6. Which of the following statements best reflects Herzog's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?
(a) He wanted to wait to see how the weather changed.
(b) He wanted to wait for Lachenal and Schatz.
(c) He wanted to press on.
(d) He wanted to go back.

7. What did Herzog and his team find when they reached the Pass?
(a) A col.
(b) A serac.
(c) A crevasse field.
(d) A lake, and another pass.

8. What was the consensus of the May 14 meeting?
(a) To keep exploring.
(b) To abandon Dhaulagiri.
(c) To return home.
(d) To climb Dhaulagiri.

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

10. Who visited the climbers' camp?
(a) A runaway child.
(b) A lama.
(c) A woman.
(d) A general.

11. Which of the following did Herzog do after Lachenal and Terry set out?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Laundry.
(c) Explored other routes.
(d) Read.

12. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?
(a) The Tilicho Pass.
(b) Annapurna.
(c) The Great Barrier.
(d) Dhaulagiri.

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

14. How did the altitude affect Herzog?
(a) He began to experience headaches.
(b) He was nauseous and dizzy.
(c) He was sleepy all the time.
(d) He was not affected.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the visitor tell the climbers?

2. What was the author's role in the expedition?

3. Which of the following best describes the Miristi Khola?

4. What prospect did Herzog explore when he broke the men into exploring teams?

5. What did Herzog and his team find in Manangbhot?

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