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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 discard before starting their climbing journey?
(a) Ropes.
(b) Extra clothing.
(c) Books.
(d) Electronic devices.

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

3. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?
(a) Kathmandu.
(b) Shey.
(c) New Delhi.
(d) London.

4. What does a Tibetan say is treacherous and filled with snow?
(a) Jang Pass.
(b) Shey.
(c) Black Canyon.
(d) Khyber Pass.

5. How many people have laid eyes on the snow leopard in the last twenty-five years according to Schaller?
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 10.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the woman that became Matthiessen's wife?

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

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

4. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?

5. What do Matthiessen and Schaller feel is against them as they journey forward?

(see the answer key)

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