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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 need to be by Thanksgiving?
(a) New York.
(b) London.
(c) Jakarta.
(d) Tokyo.

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

3. What does a sherpa bring Matthiessen's group while they rest at a shelter on route to Kali Gandaki?
(a) Wine.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Money.
(d) Food.

4. Who is making it difficult to pass through the region without a government permit?
(a) The Nepalese king.
(b) Police.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) Porters.

5. What do Matthiessen and Schaller feel is against them as they journey forward?
(a) Government.
(b) Time.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) The weather.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When is the perfect time to travel and for harvesting potatoes, according to Matthiessen?

3. What tests the patience of Matthiessen's group again and again?

4. What keeps delaying the trip for Matthiessen's group that cannot be prevented?

5. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?

(see the answer key)

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