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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: At Crystal Mountain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen's group meet sherpas and porters to take them to the mountains?
(a) Black Canyon.
(b) Shey.
(c) Pokhara.
(d) Kathmandu.

2. When is the perfect time to travel and for harvesting potatoes, according to Matthiessen?
(a) January.
(b) July.
(c) March.
(d) October.

3. What makes Matthiessen's group believe that they can finally continue their journey again?
(a) The sun coming out.
(b) The arrival of peace.
(c) The arrival of ponies.
(d) The arrival of food.

4. What is Schaller eager to witness though he is afraid he will miss if they are too slow traveling?
(a) Rutting of the blue sheep.
(b) Chase of the wild bull.
(c) Mating season for tigers.
(d) Capture of the fox.

5. What was supposed to be finished by the first week of October but does not stop and causes delays in the journey?
(a) Food shortages.
(b) Grueling heat.
(c) Monsoon rain.
(d) Fuel shortages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom do Matthiessen and Jang-bu go to meet in Shey?

2. What do Matthiessen and Schaller feel is against them as they journey forward?

3. What does Matthiessen see in the valley located at 11,200 feet above sea level?

4. What does Matthiessen's group suffer from as they travel through the canyon?

5. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

(see the answer key)

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