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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 or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?
(a) A porter.
(b) A brindle mastiff.
(c) A sherpa.
(d) A group of nomadic Nepalese.

2. Blue sheep rams are ________________.
(a) Aggressive.
(b) Vicious.
(c) Ignominious.
(d) Very curious about humans.

3. What does Schaller bargain for with locals to help them on their journey through the mountains?
(a) Ponies.
(b) Llamas.
(c) Cows.
(d) Donkeys.

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

5. Who are the people living in Shey?
(a) Tibetans.
(b) Indians.
(c) Mongolians.
(d) Russians.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matthiessen's group have to cross on their way up the canyon?

2. What drug did Matthiessen use that possibly had a negative effect on him?

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

4. Why does Schaller camp outside the monastery?

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

(see the answer key)

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