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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two conditions make some of the sherpas and porters turn back and return home?
(a) Cold and thirst.
(b) Fear and loathing.
(c) Snow blindness and bloody feet.
(d) Hunger and exhaustion.

2. How long do Matthiessen and Schaller stay in a hotel together at the beginning of their trip?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Five days.
(d) Four months.

3. Who is almost two hours behind Matthiessen and Schaller trekking through the mountains?
(a) Sherpas.
(b) Beggars.
(c) Ponies.
(d) Nepalese nomads.

4. Where does Matthiessen's group climb towards and finally reach snow at 12,400 feet?
(a) Andes.
(b) Mt. Everest.
(c) The Pyrenees.
(d) The White Mountains.

5. How far do the men travel across the Himalayas in "The Snow Leopard"?
(a) 1000 miles.
(b) 250 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 50 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. A snow leopard weighs about _____________ pounds.

2. What does Matthiessen remove as he adjusts to his journey?

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

4. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?

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

(see the answer key)

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