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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 arrange logistics.
(b) To arrange the visas.
(c) To assemble the team.
(d) To lead the club.

2. What region were the climbers thinking about climbing?
(a) The Rockies.
(b) The Adirondacks.
(c) The Pyrenees.
(d) The Himalayas.

3. What did Herzog decide based on the information that Lachenal and Terray provided?
(a) To launch a summit bid.
(b) To climb up the spur and make camp.
(c) To return for supplies.
(d) To keep exploring.

4. How did the Sherpas feel about following the route that Herzog had blazed?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Reluctant.
(c) Offended.
(d) Insulted.

5. What did Herzog do when he returned to camp?
(a) Talked with the other climbers.
(b) Explored the route to Annapurna.
(c) Returned to Manangbhot.
(d) Ate and slept.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Herzog feel about his team's chances of being able to summit?

3. Which of the following actions did the climbers commit themselves to do via oath?

4. What was the weather like when Herzog, Rebuffat, Terray and Schatz set out up the spur?

5. Where did Herzog establish Camp III?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happened at the May 14 meeting?

3. Where did Herzog establish Camp III?

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

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

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

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

8. What did Herzog find when he returned to Camp III after establishing Camp IV?

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

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

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