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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. Blue sheep rams are ________________.
(a) Very curious about humans.
(b) Vicious.
(c) Aggressive.
(d) Ignominious.

2. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.
(a) Give up.
(b) Lie down and rest.
(c) Crawl on hands and knees.
(d) Fight for his life.

3. How many children does Matthiessen have?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

4. What makes Matthiessen's group believe that they can finally continue their journey again?
(a) The sun coming out.
(b) The arrival of food.
(c) The arrival of ponies.
(d) The arrival of peace.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What drug did Matthiessen use that possibly had a negative effect on him?

3. What is Schaller worried might happen if he stops now?

4. What is so rare and elusive and blends into surroundings that people can easily miss seeing it, according to Schaller?

5. What indicates the presence of Japanese mountain climbers at their resting place?

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