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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. Where did Herzog establish Camp III?
(a) On a barren area.
(b) On a ledge.
(c) In a crevasse.
(d) On a plateau.

2. What did the visitor tell the climbers?
(a) That it was not propitious to climb Dhaulagiri.
(b) That they would lose one of their team members.
(c) That Annapurna was close by.
(d) That they would be renowned for their efforts.

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

4. Which of the following was positioned south of Herzog's exploratory expedition route?
(a) The Tilicho Pass.
(b) Dhaulagiri.
(c) Annapurna.
(d) The Great Barrier.

5. What did some team members do while Herzog explored an approach to Annapurna?
(a) Look for a route up Dhaulagiri.
(b) Buy supplies.
(c) Acclimatize.
(d) Negotiate with porters.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Herzog feel about Lachenal and Rebuffat's plan?

2. What did Herzog ask Lachenal and Terray to do?

3. How high had Herzog ascended when he cached equipment?

4. Who served as doctor during the expedition?

5. Which of the following was to take place in early June?

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

4. Describe Herzog and his team's efforts to find the Tilicho Pass.

5. What various types of danger did Herzog and his team encounter above Camp II?

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

7. Describe the initial discoveries made by Herzog, Terray, and Lachenal as they searched for routes to the summit of Annapurna.

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

9. What order did Herzog issue on May 23?

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

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