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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: At Crystal Mountain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who/what is Matthiessen's group afraid of meeting when they take a new path to the north up the Kali Gandaki?
(a) Nepalese nomads.
(b) Mountain goats.
(c) Eagles.
(d) Tigers.

2. What news does Jang-bu bring Matthiessen's group at Crystal Mountain?
(a) The weather is clearing up.
(b) There is a village nearby.
(c) They will not have to encounter police as they go to the next station.
(d) He does not bring news.

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

4. What area is 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) Kali Gandaki.
(b) China.
(c) Tibet.
(d) Jaljala Ridge.

5. What does Schaller find that indicates the presence of a mammal?
(a) None of the answers is correct.
(b) Fur.
(c) Bones.
(d) Droppings of an animal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rare event is Schaller happy to witness outside the monastery?

2. What country has the worst erosion in the world?

3. What is Matthiessen carrying that is very heavy?

4. What makes both Matthiessen and Schaller stoop over?

5. Where does Matthiessen's group climb towards and finally reach snow at 12,400 feet?

(see the answer key)

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