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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. George Schaller is a famous ______________.
(a) Mountaineer.
(b) Spiritual guru.
(c) Explorer.
(d) Biologist/naturalist.

2. Where does Matthiessen's group want to continue their journey over?
(a) Kathmandu.
(b) Pokhara.
(c) New Delhi.
(d) Jang Pass.

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

4. What drug did Matthiessen use that possibly had a negative effect on him?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Liquor.
(c) Opium.
(d) LSD.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is making it difficult to pass through the region without a government permit?

2. Who has blood in his shoes?

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

4. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller wait for the group of sherpas when Schaller takes a telescope and decides to go look for blue sheep?

5. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

(see the answer key)

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