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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?
(a) Lachenal and Rebuffat.
(b) Couzy and Schatz.
(c) Schatz and the Nepalese guide.
(d) Couzy and Terray.

2. Which of the following did Herzog find at Base Camp?
(a) That there was not any food.
(b) That the weather was setting in.
(c) That the supplies had all arrived there.
(d) That the gear was still missing.

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

4. What type of work did people in Tukucha primarily do?
(a) Spin and weave goat hair.
(b) Herd cattle.
(c) Smuggle opium.
(d) Guide mountain climbers.

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

6. What was the author's role in the expedition?
(a) To lead the club.
(b) To arrange the visas.
(c) To assemble the team.
(d) To arrange logistics.

7. Who offered to lead Herzog and his team to the Tilicho Pass?
(a) A shepherd.
(b) A guide.
(c) A lama.
(d) A girl.

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

9. Which of the following did Herzog and his team get for the first time on May 23?
(a) A view of Annapurna.
(b) Supplies.
(c) Letters from home.
(d) News about the Tilicho Pass.

10. Where were all the supplies when Herzog and his team set up camp within view of Annapurna?
(a) In Tinigaon.
(b) In Tukucha.
(c) In Manangbhot.
(d) In Tilicho.

11. In what way did Herzog demonstrate his leadership and prowess?
(a) By negotiating with the discontented Sherpas.
(b) By descending into a crevasse for lost gear.
(c) By leading up overhanging ice.
(d) By bribing the officials who wanted to stop the ascent.

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

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

14. How far away from camp did Herzog collapse?
(a) 20 yards.
(b) 200 yards.
(c) Two miles.
(d) Four miles.

15. What did Herzog and his team meet to decide on May 14?
(a) Where to get supplies.
(b) Which route to take.
(c) Whether to abandon the trip.
(d) How to climb Dhaulagiri.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?

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

3. What did Terray and Lachenal tell Herzog?

4. Which of the following was Herzog determined not to do as he left Base Camp for Camp I?

5. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?

(see the answer keys)

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