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

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

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

4. Matthiessen describes seeing a rare blue sheep called ____________.
(a) Herzig.
(b) Cappellato.
(c) Caprini.
(d) Meridian.

5. What is important for Matthiessen's group to do once they pass 12,000 feet in elevation?
(a) Acclimate to the lack of oxygen.
(b) Drink water.
(c) Stay together.
(d) Travel quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Schaller worried might happen if he stops now?

2. George Schaller is a famous ______________.

3. What does Matthiessen have to do when he is on a mountainside?

4. What does Matthiessen think has made the long journey through the mountains worthwhile?

5. What creature is NOT indigenous to the South Asian landscape?

(see the answer key)

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