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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 many children does Matthiessen have?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

2. What makes Matthiessen's group believe that they can finally continue their journey again?
(a) The arrival of ponies.
(b) The arrival of peace.
(c) The sun coming out.
(d) The arrival of food.

3. What keeps delaying the trip for Matthiessen's group that cannot be prevented?
(a) Lack of food.
(b) Broken paths.
(c) Government red tape.
(d) Rain.

4. Where does Matthiessen's group want to continue their journey over?
(a) New Delhi.
(b) Jang Pass.
(c) Kathmandu.
(d) Pokhara.

5. What two topics do Matthiessen and Schaller talk about in conflict with each other?
(a) Poetry and art.
(b) Philosophy and law.
(c) Accounting and physics.
(d) Religion and science.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country has the worst erosion in the world?

2. Where does Matthiessen's group meet sherpas and porters to take them to the mountains?

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

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

5. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?

(see the answer key)

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