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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does a sherpa bring Matthiessen's group while they rest at a shelter on route to Kali Gandaki?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Money.
(c) Wine.
(d) Food.

3. What book does Matthiessen read?
(a) The Tibetan Book of the Dead.
(b) The Torah.
(c) The Bhagavad Gita.
(d) The Bible.

4. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?
(a) Religion.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Sex.
(d) Death.

5. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.
(a) Fight for his life.
(b) Lie down and rest.
(c) Crawl on hands and knees.
(d) Give up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who walks easily on sharp ledges and inspires admiration from Matthiessen?

2. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

3. What does Matthiessen's group suffer from as they travel through the canyon?

4. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?

5. Tukten and a porter leave Matthiessen's group to get _________________.

(see the answer key)

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