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

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

3. What does a sherpa bring Matthiessen's group while they rest at a shelter on route to Kali Gandaki?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Money.
(c) Food.
(d) Wine.

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

5. What do Matthiessen and Schaller realize would be the best time to do their trip?
(a) Spring or summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Next year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How far do the men travel across the Himalayas in "The Snow Leopard"?

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

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

4. What does a Tibetan say is treacherous and filled with snow?

5. George Schaller is a famous ______________.

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