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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Matthiessen find that Schaller thinks is a sign of the snow leopard?
(a) Urine.
(b) Scent.
(c) A footprint.
(d) Fur.

2. What does Schaller bargain for with locals to help them on their journey through the mountains?
(a) Llamas.
(b) Cows.
(c) Ponies.
(d) Donkeys.

3. What is the surprising contrast in scenery that Matthiessen's group sees on their way through the canyon?
(a) Desert and lake.
(b) Magnolias and spruce trees.
(c) Snowy areas and lush greenery.
(d) Cacti and jackfruit.

4. When do the men expect to reunite with Tukten and the porter?
(a) October 20.
(b) December 20.
(c) November 10.
(d) February 12.

5. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?
(a) New York.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Jakarta.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bardo?

2. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?

3. What is so rare and elusive and blends into surroundings that people can easily miss seeing it, according to Schaller?

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

5. Whom does Matthiessen's group see along their journey that reminds the group of mortality?

(see the answer key)

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