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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4: The Way Home.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Schaller find near the canyon entrance that gives him hope?
(a) Paw prints of a snow leopard.
(b) A nest.
(c) A trail.
(d) Droppings.

2. What was supposed to be finished by the first week of October but does not stop and causes delays in the journey?
(a) Food shortages.
(b) Monsoon rain.
(c) Grueling heat.
(d) Fuel shortages.

3. What does Matthiessen see on the mountain surrounded by "treeless waste?"
(a) Ruins.
(b) A temple.
(c) A monastery.
(d) A house.

4. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?
(a) London.
(b) Jakarta.
(c) Tokyo.
(d) New York.

5. What does one porter demand from Schaller who is forced to acquiesce because he needs the help in Part 4?
(a) Carry his backpack.
(b) His wallet.
(c) Pay him in advance.
(d) His keys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the letter tell Matthiessen about Schaller's travel experiences?

2. What indicates the presence of Japanese mountain climbers at their resting place?

3. Despite getting rid of everything that they do not need for the journey, what does Schaller complain is still very heavy?

4. What does Schaller feel the snow leopard is doing while they are tracking the animal?

5. Despite the grueling four-hour journey, what makes Schaller happy?

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