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

2. Despite the grueling four-hour journey, what makes Schaller happy?
(a) Seeing bharal.
(b) Finding shelter.
(c) Getting closer to the snow leopard.
(d) Seeing butterflies.

3. What do the citizens of the mountainous Southeast Asian country mentioned in "The Snow Leopard" burn for fuel that leaves the soil malnourished?
(a) The surface vegetation.
(b) Livestock dung.
(c) Their compost.
(d) Firewood.

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

5. What does Schaller tell Matthiessen is good for him to carry because of changing weather and winds?
(a) His jacket.
(b) His GPS unit.
(c) His sleeping bag.
(d) His cellular phone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a precious commodity in this mountainous Southeast Asian country that people use for fuel?

2. For what reason will Schaller and Matthiessen be unable to get new porters to replace those that have left?

3. What does Schaller bargain for with locals to help them on their journey through the mountains?

4. The snow leopard can be considered a _______________.

5. What does a sherpa announce that makes Schaller happy while Matthiessen's group stops and cooks along the way?

(see the answer key)

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