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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 creature is NOT indigenous to the South Asian landscape?
(a) The timber wolf.
(b) The snow leopard.
(c) The Arctic fox.
(d) The tiger.

2. What is the date of Matthiessen's last entry in Part 2?
(a) Jan 30.
(b) October 31.
(c) Nov 15.
(d) Dec 18.

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

4. Where does Matthiessen's group have to stop to be checked by government officials?
(a) Bora Bora.
(b) Serengeti.
(c) Dunahi.
(d) Shanghai.

5. What did Matthiessen's wife die of?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Stroke.

Short Answer Questions

1. What drug did Matthiessen use that possibly had a negative effect on him?

2. What places did Matthiessen travel before his journey with Schaller?

3. When a scientist asks Matthiessen why he is on the trip, what does he say?

4. Where does Matthiessen's group meet sherpas and porters to take them to the mountains?

5. What was supposed to be finished by the first week of October but does not stop and causes delays in the journey?

(see the answer key)

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