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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has blood in his shoes?
(a) Matthiessen.
(b) Schaller.
(c) Dawa.
(d) Tukten.

2. Why does Matthiessen have wet and cold feet?
(a) He fell asleep in the bathtub.
(b) He got stuck in a thunderstorm.
(c) He has blisters and is wearing sneakers.
(d) He climbed a wall barefoot.

3. What is the date of Matthiessen's last entry in Part 2?
(a) Jan 30.
(b) October 31.
(c) Dec 18.
(d) Nov 15.

4. Who remains in the group and gains Matthiessen's trust even if porters do not like him?
(a) Schaller.
(b) Dawa.
(c) Tukten.
(d) Jang.

5. What is important for Matthiessen's group to do once they pass 12,000 feet in elevation?
(a) Stay together.
(b) Acclimate to the lack of oxygen.
(c) Travel quickly.
(d) Drink water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two conditions make some of the sherpas and porters turn back and return home?

2. What does Matthiessen remove as he adjusts to his journey?

3. Who walks easily on sharp ledges and inspires admiration from Matthiessen?

4. Which two groups of indigenous people does Matthiessen think are similar?

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

(see the answer key)

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