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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 want to continue their journey over?
(a) Pokhara.
(b) Jang Pass.
(c) New Delhi.
(d) Kathmandu.

2. Matthiessen's group carries their packs instead of just _______________.
(a) Water bottles.
(b) Rucksacks.
(c) Flashlights.
(d) GPS units.

3. Who is almost two hours behind Matthiessen and Schaller trekking through the mountains?
(a) Nepalese nomads.
(b) Sherpas.
(c) Ponies.
(d) Beggars.

4. What creature is NOT indigenous to the South Asian landscape?
(a) The Arctic fox.
(b) The timber wolf.
(c) The tiger.
(d) The snow leopard.

5. Where does Tukten say that the snow leopard lives?
(a) Nepal.
(b) Shey.
(c) Dolpo side of the mountain.
(d) Kathmandu.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the yeti described?

2. Who told Matthiessen and Schaller about the abominable snowman living in the Himalayas?

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

4. What places did Matthiessen travel before his journey with Schaller?

5. The snow leopard can be considered a _______________.

(see the answer key)

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