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

2. What did Herzog pack for sustenance on his way back to the camp at Tilicho Pass?
(a) Rice.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Bread.
(d) Milk.

3. In addition to the party, how did Herzog and his team mark their celebration?
(a) By drinking and dancing with the Sherpas.
(b) By sleeping late the next day.
(c) By eating their reserve rations.
(d) By taking a day for reading and writing letters.

4. What did Herzog and his team find when they reached the Pass?
(a) A serac.
(b) A crevasse field.
(c) A col.
(d) A lake, and another pass.

5. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?
(a) He was optimistic.
(b) He was waiting to hear from them before drawing any conclusion.
(c) He was depressed about the last option.
(d) He was apprehensive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes the hidden valley?

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

3. Whom did Herzog send to look for the Tilicho Pass?

4. How many team members were involved in planning the expedition?

5. What dangers did Herzog and his team encounter during their ascent?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Herzog's technique for running the May 14 meeting.

4. Describe Herzog and his team's visit from the Buddhist Lama.

5. Describe Herzog's ordeal traveling back to the camp at the Tilicho Pass from Manangbhot.

6. What was the context within which Herzog and his team made their attempt on Dhaulagiri and Annapurna?

7. Describe the tests that Dr. Oudot performed on the men at the beginning of the expedition.

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

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

10. What would the expedition to Annapurna entail?

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