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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 find that Schaller thinks is a sign of the snow leopard?
(a) A footprint.
(b) Scent.
(c) Fur.
(d) Urine.

2. How long is Matthiessen's group forced to stay inside the monastery in their tents?
(a) Eighteen weeks.
(b) Seven hours.
(c) Five days.
(d) Twelve hours a day.

3. Who is making it difficult to pass through the region without a government permit?
(a) Police.
(b) Porters.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) The Nepalese king.

4. What does a sherpa announce that makes Schaller happy while Matthiessen's group stops and cooks along the way?
(a) The arrival of the lama.
(b) The sight of a bharal.
(c) The end of the journey.
(d) The arrival of the snow leopard.

5. What is Matthiessen carrying that is very heavy?
(a) 60 pounds of lentils.
(b) 40 pounds of firewood.
(c) 50 pounds of rubber.
(d) 80 pounds of books.

Short Answer Questions

1. When are these two letters that Matthiessen receives in Part 4 dated?

2. What is Bardo?

3. What rare event is Schaller happy to witness outside the monastery?

4. What does Schaller feel the snow leopard is doing while they are tracking the animal?

5. What animal tracks do Schaller and Matthiessen find near the monastery?

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