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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, Part 1: Westward.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?
(a) Sex.
(b) Religion.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Death.

4. George Schaller is a famous ______________.
(a) Biologist/naturalist.
(b) Mountaineer.
(c) Spiritual guru.
(d) Explorer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What drug did Matthiessen use that possibly had a negative effect on him?

2. How long do Matthiessen and Schaller stay in a hotel together at the beginning of their trip?

3. What places did Matthiessen travel before his journey with Schaller?

4. What is a precious commodity in this mountainous Southeast Asian country that people use for fuel?

5. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

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