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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 walks easily on sharp ledges and inspires admiration from Matthiessen?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Nuala.
(c) Schaller.
(d) Dawa.

2. What is so rare and elusive and blends into surroundings that people can easily miss seeing it, according to Schaller?
(a) The snow leopard.
(b) The Nepalese nomad.
(c) The Tibetan.
(d) The blue sheep.

3. Matthiessen slips on ____________.
(a) A canyon.
(b) A precipice.
(c) A cliff.
(d) A ledge.

4. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?
(a) He does not get rid of his boots.
(b) They ae too heavy.
(c) They have holes in them and give him blisters.
(d) They are too big.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The path that Matthiessen found could have saved the group time because it was only _____________ versus the two-day trip that they had.

2. What does Matthiessen's group have to cross on their way up the canyon?

3. What does Matthiessen see in the valley located at 11,200 feet above sea level?

4. What is the surprising contrast in scenery that Matthiessen's group sees on their way through the canyon?

5. Why did Schaller have to go alone in search of the snow leopard?

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