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

2. What does Matthiessen's group have a good view of as they hike around Crystal Mountain?
(a) The Black Canyon.
(b) Mt. Everest.
(c) The desert.
(d) Bhutan.

3. What is Schaller eager to witness though he is afraid he will miss if they are too slow traveling?
(a) Chase of the wild bull.
(b) Mating season for tigers.
(c) Rutting of the blue sheep.
(d) Capture of the fox.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Schaller camp outside the monastery?

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

3. The snow leopard can be considered a _______________.

4. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?

5. When a scientist asks Matthiessen why he is on the trip, what does he say?

(see the answer key)

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