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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 gift does Matthiessen fail to bring in his meeting?
(a) A flag.
(b) A ceremonial white scarf.
(c) A basket of cooked food.
(d) A gift of chocolate.

2. How long is Matthiessen's group forced to stay inside the monastery in their tents?
(a) Twelve hours a day.
(b) Seven hours.
(c) Five days.
(d) Eighteen weeks.

3. What animal could possibly leave behind a sign similar to that of a snow leopard?
(a) A goat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A wolf.
(d) A large mountain fox.

4. What did Matthiessen's wife die of?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Stroke.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who gets drunk and thinks about going to India with money he has gathered?

2. Who are the people living in Shey?

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

4. What medical emergency does Schaller fear could stop their journey?

5. How is the yeti described?

(see the answer key)

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