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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 does Matthiessen find that Schaller thinks is a sign of the snow leopard?
(a) A footprint.
(b) Urine.
(c) Scent.
(d) Fur.

2. What difficult obstacles face Matthiessen's group as they cross icy boulders?
(a) Big predators.
(b) Bad weather.
(c) Warring tribes.
(d) Lack of fuel and shelter.

3. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller wait for the group of sherpas when Schaller takes a telescope and decides to go look for blue sheep?
(a) A grotto.
(b) A stone hut.
(c) A cave.
(d) A temple.

4. What does Matthiessen remove as he adjusts to his journey?
(a) His journal.
(b) His clothes.
(c) A watch, a bracelet, and long hair.
(d) His jacket.

5. What does Matthiessen see in the valley located at 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) Spruce and pine trees.
(b) Yellow maple and fir trees.
(c) Aspen and willow.
(d) Magnolias and birch.

Short Answer Questions

1. George Schaller is a famous ______________.

2. When is the perfect time to travel and for harvesting potatoes, according to Matthiessen?

3. Where does Matthiessen's group meet sherpas and porters to take them to the mountains?

4. Where does Tukten say that the snow leopard lives?

5. What two topics do Matthiessen and Schaller talk about in conflict with each other?

(see the answer key)

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