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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 country has the worst erosion in the world?
(a) Nepal.
(b) China.
(c) India.
(d) Tibet.

2. What is Schaller worried might happen if he stops now?
(a) An avalanche might occur.
(b) Not have enough data.
(c) Loses his tracks of the snow leopard.
(d) Be unable to return.

3. Who is Matthiessen afraid that he will break a promise to?
(a) Schaller.
(b) Alex.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Tukten.

4. What creature is NOT indigenous to the South Asian landscape?
(a) The Arctic fox.
(b) The timber wolf.
(c) The tiger.
(d) The snow leopard.

5. What does Schaller leave behind for Matthiessen?
(a) An apple.
(b) A photograph.
(c) A book.
(d) A note.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?

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

3. How is the yeti described?

4. What difficult obstacles face Matthiessen's group as they cross icy boulders?

5. With whom did Matthiessen have a relationship that was falling apart five months prior to death?

(see the answer key)

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