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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 Tukten have that reminds Matthiessen of the snow leopard?
(a) His big body.
(b) His elusiveness.
(c) His white beard.
(d) His yellow eyes.

2. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discard before starting their climbing journey?
(a) Electronic devices.
(b) Extra clothing.
(c) Books.
(d) Ropes.

3. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?
(a) Alex.
(b) Dawa.
(c) The blue sheep.
(d) Deborah.

4. Which two groups of indigenous people does Matthiessen think are similar?
(a) Native Americans and Tibetans.
(b) Nepalese and Chinese.
(c) Americans and British.
(d) Indians and Pakistanis.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The sight of ______________ makes Matthiessen feel restless and want to read his letters.

3. Where is Matthiessen when he begins to think about ending the journey?

4. Who remains in the group and gains Matthiessen's trust even if porters do not like him?

5. What makes both Matthiessen and Schaller stoop over?

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