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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 want to continue their journey over?
(a) New Delhi.
(b) Pokhara.
(c) Jang Pass.
(d) Kathmandu.

2. What does Schaller leave behind for Matthiessen?
(a) An apple.
(b) A note.
(c) A book.
(d) A photograph.

3. What makes both Matthiessen and Schaller stoop over?
(a) An old woman.
(b) Low ceiling.
(c) A priest.
(d) A broken door.

4. With whom did Matthiessen have a relationship that was falling apart five months prior to death?
(a) Jeanne.
(b) Susan.
(c) Michelle.
(d) Deborah.

5. Matthiessen describes the ____________ monastery that is part of the Kagyu sect.
(a) Shey Gompa.
(b) Kuala Lumpur.
(c) Kailash.
(d) Tantric.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds an unlocked building on Crystal Mountain where Matthiessen's group can all sleep?

2. What part of Matthiessen is wet after reaching the Jaljala Ridge?

3. Where does Matthiessen's group stop that is just below the Kang Pass?

4. When is the perfect time to travel and for harvesting potatoes, according to Matthiessen?

5. What do the citizens of the mountainous Southeast Asian country mentioned in "The Snow Leopard" burn for fuel that leaves the soil malnourished?

(see the answer key)

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