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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. The sight of ______________ makes Matthiessen feel restless and want to read his letters.
(a) Marmots.
(b) Snow leopard.
(c) Timber wolves.
(d) Blue sheep.

2. Who warned Schaller and Matthiessen about the behavior of one of the members of Matthiessen's group?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Jang-bu.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) Dawa.

3. What does Schaller leave behind for Matthiessen?
(a) An apple.
(b) A note.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A book.

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

5. 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 temple.
(c) A grotto.
(d) A stone hut.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Matthiessen notice about Tukten when he looks at him?

3. What is Matthiessen worried will happen by the Kang Pass?

4. What is Bardo?

5. Who/what is Matthiessen's group afraid of meeting when they take a new path to the north up the Kali Gandaki?

(see the answer key)

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