2. What was the going like from Camp IV?
(a) Steep ice and exposed rock.
(b) Bare rock.
(c) Snowfield to the summit.
(d) Ice walls and crevasse fields.

3. What was the weather like as Herzog and Lachenal were making their way down?
(a) Skies were clear.
(b) It was raining.
(c) Snow was blowing.
(d) High winds were blowing.

4. What did Herzog reply when Lachenal asked him what he would do if he (Lachenal) were to turn back?
(a) He replied that he would continue the expedition alone.
(b) He would turn back as well.
(c) He replied that he would stay at Camp V until he (Lachenal) would return.
(d) He replied that he would make it Camp VI.

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

6. What news did Herzog get about the weather?
(a) That a storm had trapped climbers at Camp IV.
(b) That the summit had been cleared for an attempt.
(c) That a storm had enveloped base camp.
(d) That the monsoon had arrived early.

7. Who went to help Herzog and Lachenal at the edge of the Sickle glacier?
(a) Schatz.
(b) Rebuffat.
(c) Sarki.
(d) Dr. Oudot.

8. What threatened Herzog's fingers and toes?
(a) Insects.
(b) Gangrene.
(c) The rigors of getting him out of the valley.
(d) Infection.

9. How did Herzog and his team help the Sherpas climb on ice?
(a) By fixing ropes.
(b) By providing them with better foot gear.
(c) By pulling them up.
(d) By cutting steps.

10. What were the climbers covered by in the morning?
(a) Avalanche snow.
(b) Blown snow.
(c) Fresh snow.
(d) Ice.

11. What happened to Terray on his way back to Camp II?
(a) He lost use of his hands.
(b) His feet were frostbitten.
(c) He lost his gloves.
(d) He was blinded.

12. Why had Herzog lost sight of things upon returning to camp?
(a) He was sick with altitude sickness.
(b) He was in pain from his injuries.
(c) He was overjoyed to report his achievement.
(d) He was totally exhausted.

13. Who was Herzog tied to for the descent?
(a) Lachenal.
(b) Schatz and Lachenal.
(c) Rebuffat and Terray.
(d) Two Sherpas.

14. How did Herzog feel about Terray's concerns?
(a) He knew that conditions would improve shortly.
(b) He did not understand them.
(c) He knew that they were groundless.
(d) He shared them.

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