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

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

3. What does Schaller tell Matthiessen is good for him to carry because of changing weather and winds?
(a) His cellular phone.
(b) His jacket.
(c) His GPS unit.
(d) His sleeping bag.

4. How many people have laid eyes on the snow leopard in the last twenty-five years according to Schaller?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 10.

5. Where does Tukten say that the snow leopard lives?
(a) Nepal.
(b) Dolpo side of the mountain.
(c) Kathmandu.
(d) Shey.

Short Answer Questions

1. As they make their descent, what story does Matthiessen hear from the locals?

2. How many snow leopards are supposed to be in the area that Schaller is traveling through?

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

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

5. What medical emergency does Schaller fear could stop their journey?

(see the answer key)

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