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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 area is closed to foreigners as a result of the fighting occurring in Nepal?
(a) Shey.
(b) Black Canyon.
(c) Kang Pass.
(d) Land of Dolpo.

2. What two conditions make some of the sherpas and porters turn back and return home?
(a) Snow blindness and bloody feet.
(b) Fear and loathing.
(c) Hunger and exhaustion.
(d) Cold and thirst.

3. Who develops a bond over the course of the journey?
(a) Tukten and Dawa.
(b) Deborah and Schaller.
(c) Matthiessen and Tukten.
(d) Tukten and Schaller.

4. Matthiessen's group carries their packs instead of just _______________.
(a) Rucksacks.
(b) Flashlights.
(c) GPS units.
(d) Water bottles.

5. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discard before starting their climbing journey?
(a) Electronic devices.
(b) Extra clothing.
(c) Ropes.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area is 11,200 feet above sea level?

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

3. What medical emergency does Schaller fear could stop their journey?

4. Who finds an unlocked building on Crystal Mountain where Matthiessen's group can all sleep?

5. Why does Matthiessen have wet and cold feet?

(see the answer key)

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