1. Who is almost two hours behind Matthiessen and Schaller trekking through the mountains?
(a) Nepalese nomads.
(b) Beggars.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) Ponies.

2. What is Schaller eager to witness though he is afraid he will miss if they are too slow traveling?
(a) Capture of the fox.
(b) Chase of the wild bull.
(c) Mating season for tigers.
(d) Rutting of the blue sheep.

3. Despite getting rid of everything that they do not need for the journey, what does Schaller complain is still very heavy?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Climbing equipment.
(c) Research boxes.
(d) Packs.

4. Who was the woman that became Matthiessen's wife?
(a) Tina Schaller.
(b) Deborah Love.
(c) Janice Wellington.
(d) Margaret Dixon.

5. What surprises Matthiessen when he arrives with Tukten in the village to catch the plane?
(a) How many friends Tukten has.
(b) How advanced the village is.
(c) How much food the villagers eat.
(d) How empty the village is.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to snowdrifts, the sherpas warn against traveling on their planned route but Matthiessen's group cannot go on the new trail because they lack _________________.

2. When a scientist asks Matthiessen why he is on the trip, what does he say?

3. What two topics do Matthiessen and Schaller talk about in conflict with each other?

4. Where does Matthiessen's group meet sherpas and porters to take them to the mountains?

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

(see the answer key)

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