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

2. The path that Matthiessen found could have saved the group time because it was only _____________ versus the two-day trip that they had.
(a) Five hours' travel.
(b) Eight hours' travel.
(c) Two hours' travel.
(d) Seven hours' travel.

3. Who has demeaned himself by accepting the opportunity of traveling in the Himalayas with Matthiessen and Schaller?
(a) Jang.
(b) Jaljala.
(c) Tukten.
(d) Dawa.

4. Who in Matthiessen's group has hallucinogenic dreams?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Matthiessen.
(c) Jang.
(d) Schaller.

5. Which two groups of indigenous people does Matthiessen think are similar?
(a) Native Americans and Tibetans.
(b) Nepalese and Chinese.
(c) Indians and Pakistanis.
(d) Americans and British.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?

3. What does a Tibetan say is treacherous and filled with snow?

4. What does Matthiessen's group have to cross on their way up the canyon?

5. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?

(see the answer key)

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