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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 far do the men travel across the Himalayas in "The Snow Leopard"?
(a) 1000 miles.
(b) 50 miles.
(c) 10 miles.
(d) 250 miles.

2. What country has the worst erosion in the world?
(a) Nepal.
(b) India.
(c) Tibet.
(d) China.

3. Where does Matthiessen's group take shelter on route to the canyon?
(a) An old cow shed.
(b) A boat.
(c) A cave.
(d) A farm.

4. What creature is NOT indigenous to the South Asian landscape?
(a) The snow leopard.
(b) The tiger.
(c) The timber wolf.
(d) The Arctic fox.

5. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?
(a) Tokyo.
(b) London.
(c) Jakarta.
(d) New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?

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

3. What does a sherpa bring Matthiessen's group while they rest at a shelter on route to Kali Gandaki?

4. What two topics do Matthiessen and Schaller talk about in conflict with each other?

5. What does Matthiessen remove as he adjusts to his journey?

(see the answer key)

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