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

3. What was Herzog's condition during the descent?
(a) He was numb above his elbows and ankles.
(b) He was disoriented.
(c) He could not feel his fingers or toes.
(d) He was nauseous and had a headache.

4. How were Herzog and Lachenal moved out of the Woods of Lete?
(a) By helicopter.
(b) On horses.
(c) On stretchers.
(d) On foot.

5. How did Herzog make his way out of the valley?
(a) By horse.
(b) On a sled.
(c) On a porter's back.
(d) On foot.

6. How did the climbers handle the porters during their descent?
(a) They were always trying to suppress their mutinies.
(b) They were always fending off thieves and bandits among them.
(c) They had to force able-bodied men to help them.
(d) They took good care of them and paid them well.

7. What did Herzog confide to Terray after digging out in the morning?
(a) That summitting was far too risky.
(b) That he would probably die.
(c) That he wished that he had never climbed.
(d) That he (Terray) should be in charge if Herzog were to die.

8. What did Herzog receive in Katmandu?
(a) Citations for traveling without permits.
(b) Prosthetic hands.
(c) Honors from the Maharajah of Nepal.
(d) Money from France.

9. What did Dr. Oudot threaten Herzog with on the descent?
(a) Relieving him of command of the expedition.
(b) Abandonment.
(c) Amputation of his fingers.
(d) Force-feeding.

10. Why was Herzog worried about conditions?
(a) Because warm weather made snow unstable.
(b) Because rains were approaching.
(c) Because the wind was picking up.
(d) Because a snow storm was approaching.

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

12. How long did Herzog have before the monsoon would reach the mountains?
(a) A few days.
(b) A couple of weeks.
(c) More than a month.
(d) A week, maybe two.

13. What did Dr. Oudot insist that Herzog do as they descended?
(a) Eat.
(b) Sleep.
(c) Drink.
(d) Talk.

14. What did Herzog receive from a figure in his vision?
(a) Gloves.
(b) A climbing rope.
(c) A wool cap.
(d) An ice axe.

15. Which of the following was used to lower Herzog?
(a) A sledge.
(b) A litter.
(c) A cacolet.
(d) A helicopter.