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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 does Tukten say that the snow leopard lives?
(a) Kathmandu.
(b) Dolpo side of the mountain.
(c) Shey.
(d) Nepal.

2. The path that Matthiessen found could have saved the group time because it was only _____________ versus the two-day trip that they had.
(a) Seven hours' travel.
(b) Eight hours' travel.
(c) Five hours' travel.
(d) Two hours' travel.

3. What is Bardo?
(a) A drumbeat.
(b) A death chant.
(c) The transition between two existences according to the Tibetans.
(d) A mystical retreat.

4. What makes Matthiessen's group believe that they can finally continue their journey again?
(a) The arrival of ponies.
(b) The sun coming out.
(c) The arrival of food.
(d) The arrival of peace.

5. What does Schaller bargain for with locals to help them on their journey through the mountains?
(a) Donkeys.
(b) Llamas.
(c) Ponies.
(d) Cows.

Short Answer Questions

1. What difficult obstacles face Matthiessen's group as they cross icy boulders?

2. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.

3. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

4. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller wait for the group of sherpas when Schaller takes a telescope and decides to go look for blue sheep?

5. When do the men expect to reunite with Tukten and the porter?

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