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

2. What does a sherpa bring Matthiessen's group while they rest at a shelter on route to Kali Gandaki?
(a) Wine.
(b) Money.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Food.

3. What area is 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) China.
(b) Kali Gandaki.
(c) Jaljala Ridge.
(d) Tibet.

4. What difficult obstacles face Matthiessen's group as they cross icy boulders?
(a) Big predators.
(b) Lack of fuel and shelter.
(c) Bad weather.
(d) Warring tribes.

5. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.
(a) Lie down and rest.
(b) Fight for his life.
(c) Crawl on hands and knees.
(d) Give up.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Matthiessen afraid that he will break a promise to?

2. Who develops a bond over the course of the journey?

3. What animal could possibly leave behind a sign similar to that of a snow leopard?

4. What does Matthiessen feel that his body needs to readjust to?

5. Despite getting rid of everything that they do not need for the journey, what does Schaller complain is still very heavy?

(see the answer key)

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