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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. Whom does Matthiessen think might drink or swear too much?
(a) Deborah.
(b) Schaller.
(c) Tukten.
(d) Dawa.

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

3. What do Matthiessen and Schaller feel is against them as they journey forward?
(a) The weather.
(b) Government.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) Time.

4. Who has blood in his shoes?
(a) Dawa.
(b) Schaller.
(c) Tukten.
(d) Matthiessen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matthiessen remove as he adjusts to his journey?

2. How long do Matthiessen and Schaller stay in a hotel together at the beginning of their trip?

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

4. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?

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

(see the answer key)

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