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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 did Matthiessen's wife die of?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Heart attack.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Cancer.

2. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?
(a) A porter.
(b) A group of nomadic Nepalese.
(c) A sherpa.
(d) A brindle mastiff.

3. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?
(a) Alex.
(b) The blue sheep.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Dawa.

4. What does Matthiessen remove as he adjusts to his journey?
(a) His journal.
(b) His clothes.
(c) A watch, a bracelet, and long hair.
(d) His jacket.

5. When do the men expect to reunite with Tukten and the porter?
(a) October 20.
(b) February 12.
(c) December 20.
(d) November 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

2. While Matthiessen and Schaller remain at the monastery, ___________________ goes to the village for mail and supplies.

3. Whom do Matthiessen and Jang-bu go to meet in Shey?

4. Who/what is Matthiessen's group afraid of meeting when they take a new path to the north up the Kali Gandaki?

5. What airline that Matthiessen is traveling on is on strike?

(see the answer key)

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