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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 does a Tibetan say is treacherous and filled with snow?
(a) Shey.
(b) Black Canyon.
(c) Jang Pass.
(d) Khyber Pass.

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) Livestock dung.
(b) The surface vegetation.
(c) Firewood.
(d) Their compost.

3. Who finds an unlocked building on Crystal Mountain where Matthiessen's group can all sleep?
(a) Jang-bu.
(b) Schaller.
(c) Matthiessen.
(d) Tukten.

4. Where does Matthiessen's group stop that is just below the Kang Pass?
(a) Kathmandu.
(b) Black Canyon.
(c) Black Pond Camp.
(d) Pokhara.

5. Who is almost two hours behind Matthiessen and Schaller trekking through the mountains?
(a) Ponies.
(b) Nepalese nomads.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Sherpas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What difficult obstacles face Matthiessen's group as they cross icy boulders?

3. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?

4. What animal tracks do Schaller and Matthiessen find near the monastery?

5. What makes Matthiessen's group believe that they can finally continue their journey again?

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