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

2. How long do Matthiessen and Schaller stay in a hotel together at the beginning of their trip?
(a) Four months.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Five days.
(d) Three days.

3. What part of Matthiessen is wet after reaching the Jaljala Ridge?
(a) Feet only.
(b) Arms and fingers.
(c) Head and neck.
(d) Feet, legs, and back.

4. Whom does Matthiessen's group see along their journey that reminds the group of mortality?
(a) An old man.
(b) A crippled child.
(c) A goat.
(d) A beggar woman.

5. Who is making it difficult to pass through the region without a government permit?
(a) The Nepalese king.
(b) Sherpas.
(c) Police.
(d) Porters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Matthiessen and Schaller realize would be the best time to do their trip?

2. When does the story of "The Snow Leopard" begin?

3. George Schaller is a famous ______________.

4. Whom does Matthiessen think might drink or swear too much?

5. What makes Matthiessen's group believe that they can finally continue their journey again?

(see the answer key)

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