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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 do the citizens of the mountainous Southeast Asian country mentioned in "The Snow Leopard" burn for fuel that leaves the soil malnourished?
(a) The surface vegetation.
(b) Firewood.
(c) Livestock dung.
(d) Their compost.

2. What medical emergency does Schaller fear could stop their journey?
(a) A ruptured appendix.
(b) A heart attack.
(c) A case of dysentery.
(d) A fractured limb.

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

4. What does a Tibetan say is treacherous and filled with snow?
(a) Khyber Pass.
(b) Black Canyon.
(c) Jang Pass.
(d) Shey.

5. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.
(a) Lie down and rest.
(b) Crawl on hands and knees.
(c) Give up.
(d) Fight for his life.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen's group take shelter on route to the canyon?

2. What is the surprising contrast in scenery that Matthiessen's group sees on their way through the canyon?

3. What does Matthiessen's group suffer from as they travel through the canyon?

4. What is Matthiessen carrying that is very heavy?

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

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