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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 does Matthiessen see in the valley located at 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) Spruce and pine trees.
(b) Yellow maple and fir trees.
(c) Magnolias and birch.
(d) Aspen and willow.

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

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

4. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?
(a) Alex.
(b) Deborah.
(c) The blue sheep.
(d) Dawa.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Matthiessen's group take shelter on route to the canyon?

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

4. For what reason will Schaller and Matthiessen be unable to get new porters to replace those that have left?

5. How many people have laid eyes on the snow leopard in the last twenty-five years according to Schaller?

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