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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 animal tracks do Schaller and Matthiessen find near the monastery?
(a) Marmot.
(b) Arctic fox.
(c) Yeti.
(d) Wild wolves.

2. What is a precious commodity in this mountainous Southeast Asian country that people use for fuel?
(a) Firewood.
(b) Solar energy.
(c) Petroleum.
(d) Water.

3. What extra payments do Matthiessen and Schaller have to make because of delays in their trip?
(a) Payment for visa extensions.
(b) Payment for food.
(c) Payment for extra porters.
(d) Payment for government permits.

4. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?
(a) Seven.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Two.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Matthiessen and Schaller feel is against them as they journey forward?

2. What gift does Matthiessen fail to bring in his meeting?

3. Who has a key to the monastery?

4. What sabotaging act does the porter do that prevents progress during Schaller's climbing trip?

5. What does Matthiessen discover about the room he stays in while he waits for his departing flight out of Nepal?

(see the answer key)

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