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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. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discuss at length?
(a) Religion.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Sex.
(d) Death.

2. Matthiessen is very surprised to see that _____________cannot catch the blue sheep that they chase.
(a) Tigers.
(b) Foxes.
(c) Timber wolves.
(d) Lions.

3. What does Matthiessen discover about Crystal Mountain?
(a) That it is the source of avalanches in the area.
(b) That it is the home of the snow leopard.
(c) That it has a secret hiding place.
(d) That he loves it.

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

5. Where does Matthiessen's group stop that is just below the Kang Pass?
(a) Black Canyon.
(b) Pokhara.
(c) Kathmandu.
(d) Black Pond Camp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What animal could possibly leave behind a sign similar to that of a snow leopard?

2. What does Schaller leave behind for Matthiessen?

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

4. What does Schaller tell Matthiessen is good for him to carry because of changing weather and winds?

5. When does the story of "The Snow Leopard" begin?

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