View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Matthiessen and Schaller afraid of after they talk to the Tibetan guide who tells them that they need government permits?
(a) That they will fail.
(b) That they will run out of food.
(c) That the police will lock them up.
(d) That they will not be allowed to enter Dolpo.

2. When does the story of "The Snow Leopard" begin?
(a) June 1986.
(b) September 1973.
(c) October 1975.
(d) April 1972.

3. What do Matthiessen and Schaller realize would be the best time to do their trip?
(a) Spring or summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Next year.

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

5. With whom did Matthiessen have a relationship that was falling apart five months prior to death?
(a) Susan.
(b) Michelle.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Jeanne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a Tibetan say is treacherous and filled with snow?

2. How far do the men travel across the Himalayas in "The Snow Leopard"?

3. How many children does Matthiessen have?

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

5. What do Matthiessen and Schaller feel is against them as they journey forward?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 211 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample