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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) Extra clothing.
(b) Electronic devices.
(c) Books.
(d) Ropes.

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

3. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?
(a) A porter.
(b) A sherpa.
(c) A group of nomadic Nepalese.
(d) A brindle mastiff.

4. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?
(a) Seven.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?

2. For what reason will Schaller and Matthiessen be unable to get new porters to replace those that have left?

3. Whom does Matthiessen's group see along their journey that reminds the group of mortality?

4. What tests the patience of Matthiessen's group again and again?

5. Who/what is Matthiessen's group afraid of meeting when they take a new path to the north up the Kali Gandaki?

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