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

2. Where did the Sherpas stay when Lachenal and Herzog stayed at Camp IV?
(a) At Base Camp.
(b) At Camp V.
(c) At Camp III.
(d) At Camp II.

3. What was Terray worried about when he greeted Herzog at Camp II?
(a) The poor state of their supplies.
(b) The weather.
(c) The condition of climbers at Camp III.
(d) The rations.

4. What did Dr. Oudot threaten Herzog with on the descent?
(a) Amputation of his fingers.
(b) Relieving him of command of the expedition.
(c) Abandonment.
(d) Force-feeding.

5. How did Terray and Rebuffat help Herzog and Lachenal?
(a) By carrying them down the mountain.
(b) By making food for them.
(c) By rubbing their hands and feet.
(d) By making shelters for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did things improve while Herzog was at camp?

2. What did Herzog receive in Katmandu?

3. What did Rebuffat and Terray insist upon doing?

4. What did Dr. Oudot tell Herzog that he would probably lose?

5. What was the weather like as Herzog and Lachenal were making their way down?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the splitting up of the climbing team in Gorakhpur.

2. How did Herzog describe Camp II on his descent?

3. Describe Herzog's fever-induced vision.

4. What happened to improve the condition of the climbers whose spirits had sunk because of the altitude sickness?

5. Why was Herzog angry with Schatz, and what news did Schatz take to Camp II?

6. Why were Terray and Rebuffat descending to Camp II when Herzog and Lachenal met them?

7. What aspect of the conditions was Herzog worried about during his descent?

8. How did Herzog change Camp IV when he reached it?

9. Describe Herzog's feelings while he was descending the mountain.

10. Describe the night that Lachenal and Herzog spent in a cavern.

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