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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: The Way Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Matthiessen not know when he arrives at the location where he is supposed to meet Tukten?
(a) Which house belongs to Tukten's aunt.
(b) What he is supposed to say.
(c) What clothes to wear.
(d) What gift to bring.

2. What does Matthiessen feel that his body needs to readjust to?
(a) Cold.
(b) Humidity.
(c) Heat.
(d) Altitude and conditions.

3. Where does Matthiessen's group want to continue their journey over?
(a) New Delhi.
(b) Kathmandu.
(c) Pokhara.
(d) Jang Pass.

4. Why is the inspection by the police done so quickly in Jumla?
(a) They are in a hurry.
(b) Matthiessen bribed them.
(c) The policemen are friends with Tukten.
(d) Tukten bribed them.

5. What does Matthiessen see on the mountain surrounded by "treeless waste?"
(a) Ruins.
(b) A temple.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A house.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the letter, what does Schaller encounter unexpectedly as he comes out of a canyon with his group?

2. Which two men are strangely connected even after they part in Part 4?

3. Who is almost two hours behind Matthiessen and Schaller trekking through the mountains?

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

5. What does Matthiessen's group have to cross on their way up the canyon?

(see the answer key)

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