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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 area is 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) China.
(b) Tibet.
(c) Jaljala Ridge.
(d) Kali Gandaki.

2. What do the citizens of the mountainous Southeast Asian country mentioned in "The Snow Leopard" burn for fuel that leaves the soil malnourished?
(a) Their compost.
(b) The surface vegetation.
(c) Firewood.
(d) Livestock dung.

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

4. Who goes in search of firewood while Matthiessen's group stays one more day at the monastery?
(a) Matthiessen and Schaller.
(b) Jang-bu and a porter.
(c) Matthiessen and Tukten.
(d) Schaller and Dawa.

5. What does Matthiessen discover about Crystal Mountain?
(a) That he loves it.
(b) That it has a secret hiding place.
(c) That it is the source of avalanches in the area.
(d) That it is the home of the snow leopard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finds an unlocked building on Crystal Mountain where Matthiessen's group can all sleep?

2. Where does Matthiessen keep his letters?

3. Who warned Schaller and Matthiessen about the behavior of one of the members of Matthiessen's group?

4. A snow leopard weighs about _____________ pounds.

5. Who develops a bond over the course of the journey?

(see the answer key)

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