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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen's group have to stop to be checked by government officials?
(a) Bora Bora.
(b) Shanghai.
(c) Serengeti.
(d) Dunahi.

2. Tukten and a porter leave Matthiessen's group to get _________________.
(a) Water and fruit.
(b) Sugar and rice.
(c) Meat and potatoes.
(d) Bread and vitamins.

3. A snow leopard weighs about _____________ pounds.
(a) 250.
(b) 300.
(c) 80.
(d) 100.

4. What does Schaller leave behind for Matthiessen?
(a) An apple.
(b) A photograph.
(c) A note.
(d) A book.

5. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?
(a) A group of nomadic Nepalese.
(b) A porter.
(c) A sherpa.
(d) A brindle mastiff.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was supposed to be finished by the first week of October but does not stop and causes delays in the journey?

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

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

4. What two conditions make some of the sherpas and porters turn back and return home?

5. George Schaller is a famous ______________.

(see the answer key)

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