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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Northward.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) New York.
(c) London.
(d) Jakarta.

2. Who has demeaned himself by accepting the opportunity of traveling in the Himalayas with Matthiessen and Schaller?
(a) Jaljala.
(b) Jang.
(c) Dawa.
(d) Tukten.

3. Who/what is Matthiessen's group afraid of meeting when they take a new path to the north up the Kali Gandaki?
(a) Eagles.
(b) Mountain goats.
(c) Tigers.
(d) Nepalese nomads.

4. Who in Matthiessen's group has hallucinogenic dreams?
(a) Jang.
(b) Tukten.
(c) Schaller.
(d) Matthiessen.

5. What is important for Matthiessen's group to do once they pass 12,000 feet in elevation?
(a) Acclimate to the lack of oxygen.
(b) Stay together.
(c) Travel quickly.
(d) Drink water.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Matthiessen think might drink or swear too much?

3. What medical emergency does Schaller fear could stop their journey?

4. Tukten and a porter leave Matthiessen's group to get _________________.

5. Who was the woman that became Matthiessen's wife?

(see the answer key)

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