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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. Who warned Schaller and Matthiessen about the behavior of one of the members of Matthiessen's group?
(a) Jang-bu.
(b) Sherpas.
(c) Tukten.
(d) Dawa.

2. When a scientist asks Matthiessen why he is on the trip, what does he say?
(a) He does not know.
(b) He wants to hunt the snow leopard.
(c) He is friends with Schaller.
(d) He is a field biologist.

3. Where does Tukten say that the snow leopard lives?
(a) Nepal.
(b) Kathmandu.
(c) Dolpo side of the mountain.
(d) Shey.

4. What is the date of Matthiessen's last entry in Part 2?
(a) Dec 18.
(b) Jan 30.
(c) Nov 15.
(d) October 31.

5. What extra payments do Matthiessen and Schaller have to make because of delays in their trip?
(a) Payment for food.
(b) Payment for visa extensions.
(c) Payment for government permits.
(d) Payment for extra porters.

Short Answer Questions

1. When do the men expect to reunite with Tukten and the porter?

2. Which two groups of indigenous people does Matthiessen think are similar?

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

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

5. How far do the men travel across the Himalayas in "The Snow Leopard"?

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