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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do the sherpas do that reminds Matthiessen of being in New York with Deborah?
(a) Bear up.
(b) Pray silently.
(c) Eat in silence.
(d) Recite Buddhist chants.

4. Whose departure causes Schaller to have an angry outburst?
(a) The man with the ponies.
(b) The porters.
(c) The nomads.
(d) The sherpas.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What drug did Matthiessen use that possibly had a negative effect on him?

2. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?

3. What is Matthiessen carrying that is very heavy?

4. What creature is NOT indigenous to the South Asian landscape?

5. Tukten and a porter leave Matthiessen's group to get _________________.

(see the answer key)

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