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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who was in favor of continuing on, after Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz reached a wide ledge on May 20?
(a) Terray.
(b) Rebuffat.
(c) Herzog.
(d) Schatz.

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

4. Who stayed with Herzog on May 20?
(a) Lachenal.
(b) Terray.
(c) Schatz.
(d) Rebuffat.

5. Where and when does 'Annapurna' begin?
(a) Paris, 1950.
(b) Katmandu, 1952.
(c) Chamonix, 1950.
(d) Annapurna, 1951.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Herzog do to save time?

2. What did Herzog and his men decide after attempting to climb the East Glacier of Dhaulagiri?

3. What did Herzog and his team find when they reached the Pass?

4. Which of the following statements best reflects Rebuffat's thoughts on May 20 in relation to pressing on?

5. What news did the climbers from Dhaulagiri announce?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the time line the expedition was operating on.

2. What did Herzog and his team find when they found the Tilicho Pass?

3. What strategy did Herzog decide to follow in climbing Annapurna?

4. Describe the efforts to find an ascent route up the plateau route to Annapurna.

5. Describe the first day of the exploratory expedition up the spur that was identified by Terray and Lachenal.

6. Describe Herzog and his team's experience with acclimatization.

7. Describe the Herzog team's first attempts to scout Annapurna.

8. What trail did Herzog establish the day after setting up Camp III?

9. Where did Herzog establish Camp III?

10. Name the team members on Herzog's team.

(see the answer keys)

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