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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What precaution do the Tibetans take for their safety?
(a) put them in back
(b) warn them to be very quiet
(c) tie them together with ropes
(d) light signal fires along the way

2. What does Miss Brinklow want to know about?
(a) the religion of Shangri-La
(b) education at Shangri-La
(c) other women in Shangri-La
(d) the shops in Shangri-La

3. What is the condition of the pilot after the landing?
(a) hysterical
(b) tired
(c) angry
(d) unconscious

4. Why are the British evacuating white residents from Baskul to Peshawar?
(a) more people are needed in Peshawar
(b) there is an outbreak of malaria in Baskul
(c) the political situation is worsening in Baskul
(d) there are flood waters in Baskul

5. What does Conway know about the terrain below?
(a) that no one has ever returned from that aread
(b) nothing, because he's never been in these mountains
(c) the mountains there are more difficult than Mt. Everest
(d) the temperature is colder than the North Pole

Short Answer Questions

1. What is surprising about the facilities at Shangri-La?

2. What happens on the ship after Conway becomes depressed?

3. What does Mallinson think has happened to them?

4. What does Mallinson insist on?

5. What have the Tibetans used to measure Karakal?

(see the answer key)

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