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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. Matthiessen's group carries their packs instead of just _______________.
(a) Rucksacks.
(b) GPS units.
(c) Water bottles.
(d) Flashlights.

2. Which two groups of indigenous people does Matthiessen think are similar?
(a) Native Americans and Tibetans.
(b) Americans and British.
(c) Nepalese and Chinese.
(d) Indians and Pakistanis.

3. What sabotaging act does the porter do that prevents progress during Schaller's climbing trip?
(a) He injures himself on purpose.
(b) He destroys their food.
(c) He destroys their fuel supplies.
(d) He runs away with all their money.

4. What does Matthiessen see in the valley located at 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) Yellow maple and fir trees.
(b) Magnolias and birch.
(c) Spruce and pine trees.
(d) Aspen and willow.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Matthiessen and Schaller afraid of after they talk to the Tibetan guide who tells them that they need government permits?

2. Who has a key to the monastery?

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

4. Who become sick from dysentery and internal bleeding?

5. Where does Matthiessen's group have to stop to be checked by government officials?

(see the answer key)

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