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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. Whom does Matthiessen think might drink or swear too much?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Deborah.
(c) Dawa.
(d) Schaller.

2. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller wait for the group of sherpas when Schaller takes a telescope and decides to go look for blue sheep?
(a) A cave.
(b) A grotto.
(c) A stone hut.
(d) A temple.

3. The snow leopard can be considered a _______________.
(a) Related to the tiger.
(b) Long extinct creature.
(c) Descendant of the smilodon.
(d) Wild cat.

4. Why did Schaller have to go alone in search of the snow leopard?
(a) Because the sherpas are tired.
(b) Because he fought with Matthiessen.
(c) Because he is the only one awake at night.
(d) Because the snow leopard is so aware of its surroundings.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What is Matthiessen carrying that is very heavy?

5. What was supposed to be finished by the first week of October but does not stop and causes delays in the journey?

(see the answer key)

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