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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. Where can the sick man finally rest?
(a) Shey.
(b) Pokhara.
(c) Kathmandu.
(d) Murwa.

2. When does the story of "The Snow Leopard" begin?
(a) September 1973.
(b) October 1975.
(c) June 1986.
(d) April 1972.

3. From whom does Matthiessen receive letters that he describes in Part 4?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Alex.
(c) Schaller.
(d) Deborah.

4. What is the strange statement that Tukten makes around the campfire?
(a) That the fox is really a leopard.
(b) That the yeti is half human.
(c) That the yeti is Buddhist.
(d) That he will fight off the yeti.

5. What animal tracks do Schaller and Matthiessen find near the monastery?
(a) Yeti.
(b) Wild wolves.
(c) Marmot.
(d) Arctic fox.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sabotaging act does the porter do that prevents progress during Schaller's climbing trip?

2. When Schaller returns from his night of tracking the snow leopard, what does he point out the next day?

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

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

5. What do Matthiessen and Schaller realize would be the best time to do their trip?

(see the answer key)

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