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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Matthiessen have wet and cold feet?
(a) He fell asleep in the bathtub.
(b) He climbed a wall barefoot.
(c) He got stuck in a thunderstorm.
(d) He has blisters and is wearing sneakers.

2. What does Matthiessen's group suffer from as they travel through the canyon?
(a) Thirst.
(b) Fear.
(c) Snow blindness.
(d) Hunger.

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

4. What does a sherpa bring Matthiessen's group while they rest at a shelter on route to Kali Gandaki?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Money.
(c) Wine.
(d) Food.

5. Who walks easily on sharp ledges and inspires admiration from Matthiessen?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Dawa.
(c) Schaller.
(d) Nuala.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.

2. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

3. What difficult obstacles face Matthiessen's group as they cross icy boulders?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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