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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 extra payments do Matthiessen and Schaller have to make because of delays in their trip?
(a) Payment for visa extensions.
(b) Payment for extra porters.
(c) Payment for food.
(d) Payment for government permits.

2. Where does Matthiessen's group want to continue their journey over?
(a) Pokhara.
(b) New Delhi.
(c) Jang Pass.
(d) Kathmandu.

3. Which two men are strangely connected even after they part in Part 4?
(a) Schaller and the lama.
(b) Matthiessen and Tukten.
(c) Gyalsten and Jang-bu.
(d) Matthiessen and Schaller.

4. What is so rare and elusive and blends into surroundings that people can easily miss seeing it, according to Schaller?
(a) The Nepalese nomad.
(b) The blue sheep.
(c) The Tibetan.
(d) The snow leopard.

5. The porters carry ___________, which makes them unhappy.
(a) Heavy loads.
(b) Goats.
(c) Merchandise.
(d) Firewood.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who warned Schaller and Matthiessen about the behavior of one of the members of Matthiessen's group?

2. Who does Matthiessen wait for but only arrives later at nightfall at their temporary campsite in Part 4?

3. With whom did Matthiessen have a relationship that was falling apart five months prior to death?

4. What is Schaller eager to witness though he is afraid he will miss if they are too slow traveling?

5. What is important for Matthiessen's group to do once they pass 12,000 feet in elevation?

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