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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 do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?
(a) London.
(b) Shey.
(c) Kathmandu.
(d) New Delhi.

2. What difficult obstacles face Matthiessen's group as they cross icy boulders?
(a) Lack of fuel and shelter.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) Warring tribes.
(d) Big predators.

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

4. What is so rare and elusive and blends into surroundings that people can easily miss seeing it, according to Schaller?
(a) The snow leopard.
(b) The Tibetan.
(c) The Nepalese nomad.
(d) The blue sheep.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?

2. What country has the worst erosion in the world?

3. What is a precious commodity in this mountainous Southeast Asian country that people use for fuel?

4. What did Matthiessen's wife die of?

5. What is the surprising contrast in scenery that Matthiessen's group sees on their way through the canyon?

(see the answer key)

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