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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 makes Matthiessen think that the villages they are passing through used to be refined?
(a) They have ceiling mandalas and ancient frescoes.
(b) They find golden statues and artwork.
(c) They have ruins of ancient temples.
(d) The people speak an elegant language.

2. Where does Schaller reach in mid-December?
(a) Pokhara.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Kathmandu.

3. As ____________, Tukten receives a bonus from Matthiessen.
(a) Porter.
(b) Head sherpa.
(c) A friendly gesture.
(d) Leader.

4. Who was the woman that became Matthiessen's wife?
(a) Janice Wellington.
(b) Margaret Dixon.
(c) Deborah Love.
(d) Tina Schaller.

5. As Matthiessen's group reaches a village, what effects does Matthiessen begin to feel?
(a) Fear.
(b) Motion sickness.
(c) Dizziness.
(d) Altitude sickness.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.

2. Who warned Schaller and Matthiessen about the behavior of one of the members of Matthiessen's group?

3. Where does Matthiessen's group stop that is just below the Kang Pass?

4. Where does Matthiessen's group have to stop to be checked by government officials?

5. What does the letter tell Matthiessen about Schaller's travel experiences?

(see the answer key)

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