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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Northward.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?
(a) Two.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Seven.

3. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?
(a) Shey.
(b) London.
(c) Kathmandu.
(d) New Delhi.

4. What area is 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) Jaljala Ridge.
(b) Tibet.
(c) Kali Gandaki.
(d) China.

5. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.
(a) Crawl on hands and knees.
(b) Give up.
(c) Lie down and rest.
(d) Fight for his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the date of Matthiessen's last entry in Part 2?

2. Who is making it difficult to pass through the region without a government permit?

3. What does Schaller tell Matthiessen is good for him to carry because of changing weather and winds?

4. How many people have laid eyes on the snow leopard in the last twenty-five years according to Schaller?

5. Why does Matthiessen have wet and cold feet?

(see the answer key)

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