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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?
(a) London.
(b) Kathmandu.
(c) New Delhi.
(d) Shey.

3. What was supposed to be finished by the first week of October but does not stop and causes delays in the journey?
(a) Fuel shortages.
(b) Food shortages.
(c) Monsoon rain.
(d) Grueling heat.

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

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. What book does Matthiessen read?

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

3. When a scientist asks Matthiessen why he is on the trip, what does he say?

4. What country has the worst erosion in the world?

5. Whom does Matthiessen's group see along their journey that reminds the group of mortality?

(see the answer key)

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