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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 bargain for with locals to help them on their journey through the mountains?
(a) Ponies.
(b) Llamas.
(c) Donkeys.
(d) Cows.

2. Who is Matthiessen afraid that he will break a promise to?
(a) Tukten.
(b) Schaller.
(c) Deborah.
(d) Alex.

3. What does Matthiessen's group have to cross on their way up the canyon?
(a) Treacherous ice.
(b) Snake pit.
(c) Moat.
(d) Swamp.

4. What did Matthiessen's wife die of?
(a) Stroke.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Heart attack.

5. What places did Matthiessen travel before his journey with Schaller?
(a) Paris, Peru, and Thailand.
(b) Afghanistan and Iraq.
(c) India and China.
(d) Indonesia and Japan.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Matthiessen's group reaches a village, what effects does Matthiessen begin to feel?

2. Where will the plane take Matthiessen in Chapter 4?

3. Who is feeling better and able to travel again now that Tukten carries his load?

4. What or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?

5. What do the sherpas do that reminds Matthiessen of being in New York with Deborah?

(see the answer key)

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