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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 part of Matthiessen is wet after reaching the Jaljala Ridge?
(a) Head and neck.
(b) Feet, legs, and back.
(c) Arms and fingers.
(d) Feet only.

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

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

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

5. Who/what is Matthiessen's group afraid of meeting when they take a new path to the north up the Kali Gandaki?
(a) Nepalese nomads.
(b) Mountain goats.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Tigers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Matthiessen afraid that he will break a promise to?

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

3. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?

4. Where does Matthiessen's group want to continue their journey over?

5. What keeps delaying the trip for Matthiessen's group that cannot be prevented?

(see the answer key)

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