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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. What does Matthiessen see on the mountain surrounded by "treeless waste?"
(a) A monastery.
(b) A house.
(c) A temple.
(d) Ruins.

2. What do Matthiessen and Schaller realize would be the best time to do their trip?
(a) Next year.
(b) Spring or summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

3. The porters carry ___________, which makes them unhappy.
(a) Merchandise.
(b) Firewood.
(c) Goats.
(d) Heavy loads.

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

5. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?
(a) They are too big.
(b) They have holes in them and give him blisters.
(c) They ae too heavy.
(d) He does not get rid of his boots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country has the worst erosion in the world?

2. Due to snowdrifts, the sherpas warn against traveling on their planned route but Matthiessen's group cannot go on the new trail because they lack _________________.

3. Who in Matthiessen's group has hallucinogenic dreams?

4. What is a precious commodity in this mountainous Southeast Asian country that people use for fuel?

5. Where does Matthiessen's group have to stop to be checked by government officials?

(see the answer key)

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