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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. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eight.

2. What do Matthiessen and Schaller feel is against them as they journey forward?
(a) The weather.
(b) Government.
(c) Time.
(d) Sherpas.

3. The snow leopard can be considered a _______________.
(a) Long extinct creature.
(b) Wild cat.
(c) Descendant of the smilodon.
(d) Related to the tiger.

4. Where is Matthiessen when he begins to think about ending the journey?
(a) Khyber Pass.
(b) Kang Pass.
(c) Dang Pass.
(d) Monastery.

5. Matthiessen slips on ____________.
(a) A canyon.
(b) A cliff.
(c) A precipice.
(d) A ledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Matthiessen carrying that is very heavy?

2. Whom do Matthiessen and Jang-bu go to meet in Shey?

3. Who gets drunk and thinks about going to India with money he has gathered?

4. What part of Matthiessen is wet after reaching the Jaljala Ridge?

5. Who are the people living in Shey?

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