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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 need to be by Thanksgiving?
(a) New York.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) London.
(d) Jakarta.

2. What creature is NOT indigenous to the South Asian landscape?
(a) The snow leopard.
(b) The Arctic fox.
(c) The tiger.
(d) The timber wolf.

3. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discard before starting their climbing journey?
(a) Extra clothing.
(b) Ropes.
(c) Books.
(d) Electronic devices.

4. What tests the patience of Matthiessen's group again and again?
(a) Stealing sherpas.
(b) Rain.
(c) Mosquitoes.
(d) Quarrelsome leaders.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?

4. What part of Matthiessen is wet after reaching the Jaljala Ridge?

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

(see the answer key)

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