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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Matthiessen's group see along their journey that reminds the group of mortality?
(a) An old man.
(b) A crippled child.
(c) A beggar woman.
(d) A goat.

2. What is Matthiessen carrying that is very heavy?
(a) 50 pounds of rubber.
(b) 60 pounds of lentils.
(c) 80 pounds of books.
(d) 40 pounds of firewood.

3. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?
(a) Alex.
(b) Deborah.
(c) The blue sheep.
(d) Dawa.

4. What does Matthiessen's group have to cross on their way up the canyon?
(a) Swamp.
(b) Moat.
(c) Snake pit.
(d) Treacherous ice.

5. What does Matthiessen see in the valley located at 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) Spruce and pine trees.
(b) Yellow maple and fir trees.
(c) Magnolias and birch.
(d) Aspen and willow.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Matthiessen find that Schaller thinks is a sign of the snow leopard?

3. What book does Matthiessen read?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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