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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. Which two groups does Schaller have news of that are fighting at this time in the region?
(a) Indians and Pakistanis.
(b) Nepalese and Kham-pas.
(c) Chinese and Tibetans.
(d) Chinese and Indians.

2. Due to snowdrifts, the sherpas warn against traveling on their planned route but Matthiessen's group cannot go on the new trail because they lack _________________.
(a) Food.
(b) Fuel.
(c) Permits to travel.
(d) Clothing.

3. While Matthiessen and Schaller remain at the monastery, ___________________ goes to the village for mail and supplies.
(a) Nepalese nomads and Tibetan lamas.
(b) Sherpas and porters.
(c) Tukten and Gyaltsen.
(d) Dawa and Jang-bu.

4. How many snow leopards are supposed to be in the area that Schaller is traveling through?
(a) Twelve.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

5. The porters carry ___________, which makes them unhappy.
(a) Heavy loads.
(b) Firewood.
(c) Merchandise.
(d) Goats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area is closed to foreigners as a result of the fighting occurring in Nepal?

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

3. Who warned Schaller and Matthiessen about the behavior of one of the members of Matthiessen's group?

4. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?

5. What are Matthiessen and Schaller afraid of after they talk to the Tibetan guide who tells them that they need government permits?

(see the answer key)

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