Annapurna Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Annapurna Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the Miristi Khola?
(a) A river.
(b) A mountain pass.
(c) A mountain.
(d) A town.

2. What factors hindered Herzog during his ascent?
(a) The altitude.
(b) Gear failures.
(c) Dissension among the climbers.
(d) Trouble with Sherpas.

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

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

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

6. What were Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz looking for when they set out on May 19?
(a) A village with Sherpas.
(b) A route to the Tilicho Pass.
(c) Supplies.
(d) A site for a camp.

7. Which of the following did Lachenal and Rebuffat look for after Herzog returned from the spur?
(a) An escape route.
(b) A route around the spur.
(c) A route to a plateau.
(d) A route through the Great Barrier.

8. Which of the following was Herzog determined not to do as he left Base Camp for Camp I?
(a) Leave any men on the mountain.
(b) Die on the mountain.
(c) Return without having summitted.
(d) Allow the survival of individuals to inhibit the team's progress.

9. Which of the climbers suffered a fall on the retreat above Camp II?
(a) Lachenal.
(b) Rebuffat.
(c) Schatz.
(d) Herzog.

10. What dangers did Herzog and his team encounter during their ascent?
(a) Extreme cold conditions.
(b) Avalanches.
(c) Lack of supplies.
(d) Mutiny.

11. Where do Terray and Schatz camp on May 19?
(a) On a ledge that they had made.
(b) In an advance camp that they had set up.
(c) In the snow.
(d) At the campsite.

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

13. Why did Herzog and his team celebrate with a party on May 24?
(a) They were celebrating the progress that they had made.
(b) They were celebrating a French holiday.
(c) They were celebrating Herzog's birthday.
(d) They were celebrating having discovered a promising route.

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

15. Which of the following roles did the expedition not arrange to fill with a specialist?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Translator.
(c) Photographer.
(d) Journalist.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were the team members selected?

2. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?

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

4. What were Herzog and his team prevented from doing because of the weather?

5. How did Herzog feel about his team's chances of being able to summit?

(see the answer keys)

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