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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 two topics do Matthiessen and Schaller talk about in conflict with each other?
(a) Philosophy and law.
(b) Accounting and physics.
(c) Religion and science.
(d) Poetry and art.

2. When is the perfect time to travel and for harvesting potatoes, according to Matthiessen?
(a) January.
(b) July.
(c) March.
(d) October.

3. Who is almost two hours behind Matthiessen and Schaller trekking through the mountains?
(a) Beggars.
(b) Ponies.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) Nepalese nomads.

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

5. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?
(a) Seven.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

Short Answer Questions

1. The porters carry ___________, which makes them unhappy.

2. What area is 11,200 feet above sea level?

3. Who has demeaned himself by accepting the opportunity of traveling in the Himalayas with Matthiessen and Schaller?

4. What do the sherpas do that reminds Matthiessen of being in New York with Deborah?

5. George Schaller is a famous ______________.

(see the answer key)

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