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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Northward.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What area is 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) China.
(b) Jaljala Ridge.
(c) Tibet.
(d) Kali Gandaki.

2. Who remains in the group and gains Matthiessen's trust even if porters do not like him?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Jang.
(c) Schaller.
(d) Dawa.

3. Where does Matthiessen's group have to stop to be checked by government officials?
(a) Dunahi.
(b) Serengeti.
(c) Bora Bora.
(d) Shanghai.

4. What is Bardo?
(a) A mystical retreat.
(b) A death chant.
(c) A drumbeat.
(d) The transition between two existences according to the Tibetans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Schaller eager to witness though he is afraid he will miss if they are too slow traveling?

2. Which two groups of indigenous people does Matthiessen think are similar?

3. Where does Matthiessen's group climb towards and finally reach snow at 12,400 feet?

4. What places did Matthiessen travel before his journey with Schaller?

5. When do the men expect to reunite with Tukten and the porter?

(see the answer key)

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