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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. While Matthiessen and Schaller remain at the monastery, ___________________ goes to the village for mail and supplies.
(a) Dawa and Jang-bu.
(b) Sherpas and porters.
(c) Tukten and Gyaltsen.
(d) Nepalese nomads and Tibetan lamas.

2. Tukten and a porter leave Matthiessen's group to get _________________.
(a) Water and fruit.
(b) Meat and potatoes.
(c) Bread and vitamins.
(d) Sugar and rice.

3. Where does Matthiessen keep his letters?
(a) Notebook.
(b) Canister.
(c) Rucksack.
(d) Stainless steel container.

4. What does Schaller find that indicates the presence of a mammal?
(a) Bones.
(b) Droppings of an animal.
(c) Fur.
(d) None of the answers is correct.

5. The sight of ______________ makes Matthiessen feel restless and want to read his letters.
(a) Blue sheep.
(b) Marmots.
(c) Timber wolves.
(d) Snow leopard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two conditions make some of the sherpas and porters turn back and return home?

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

3. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller wait for the group of sherpas when Schaller takes a telescope and decides to go look for blue sheep?

4. What did Matthiessen's wife die of?

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

(see the answer key)

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