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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: The Way Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Matthiessen's group suffer from as they travel through the canyon?
(a) Thirst.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Snow blindness.

2. Where will the plane take Matthiessen in Chapter 4?
(a) New Delhi.
(b) Sikkim.
(c) London.
(d) Kathmandu.

3. Where is Matthiessen when he begins to think about ending the journey?
(a) Dang Pass.
(b) Khyber Pass.
(c) Kang Pass.
(d) Monastery.

4. What does Tukten have that reminds Matthiessen of the snow leopard?
(a) His yellow eyes.
(b) His big body.
(c) His elusiveness.
(d) His white beard.

5. What does Matthiessen not know when he arrives at the location where he is supposed to meet Tukten?
(a) What gift to bring.
(b) What clothes to wear.
(c) What he is supposed to say.
(d) Which house belongs to Tukten's aunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who told Matthiessen and Schaller about the abominable snowman living in the Himalayas?

2. What tests the patience of Matthiessen's group again and again?

3. What mentioned in the book is highly contagious and needs immediate treatment to prevent the spread of this affliction?

4. What is Matthiessen worried will happen by the Kang Pass?

5. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

(see the answer key)

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