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

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

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

4. How is the yeti described?
(a) Dark brown with excessively large feet.
(b) White with extremely long hair.
(c) Reddish brown, hairy, with a ridged crown.
(d) Dark blond with forelegs longer than back legs.

5. Where does Matthiessen's group climb towards and finally reach snow at 12,400 feet?
(a) Mt. Everest.
(b) The Pyrenees.
(c) The White Mountains.
(d) Andes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Matthiessen's group believe that they can finally continue their journey again?

2. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?

3. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discard before starting their climbing journey?

4. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.

5. Whom does Matthiessen think about the whole time that he is traveling?

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