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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which two groups of indigenous people does Matthiessen think are similar?
(a) Nepalese and Chinese.
(b) Americans and British.
(c) Indians and Pakistanis.
(d) Native Americans and Tibetans.

2. For what reason will Schaller and Matthiessen be unable to get new porters to replace those that have left?
(a) Inclement weather.
(b) Fuel shortages.
(c) The potato famine.
(d) The potato harvest.

3. Who has demeaned himself by accepting the opportunity of traveling in the Himalayas with Matthiessen and Schaller?
(a) Dawa.
(b) Tukten.
(c) Jaljala.
(d) Jang.

4. Where does Matthiessen's group take shelter on route to the canyon?
(a) A cave.
(b) A boat.
(c) A farm.
(d) An old cow shed.

5. What do Matthiessen and Schaller realize would be the best time to do their trip?
(a) Next year.
(b) Spring or summer.
(c) Winter.
(d) Fall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book does Matthiessen read?

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

3. When does the story of "The Snow Leopard" begin?

4. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?

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

(see the answer key)

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