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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 or who chases after Matthiessen, forcing him to defend himself with a stick?
(a) A group of nomadic Nepalese.
(b) A porter.
(c) A sherpa.
(d) A brindle mastiff.

2. Matthiessen's group carries their packs instead of just _______________.
(a) GPS units.
(b) Rucksacks.
(c) Flashlights.
(d) Water bottles.

3. What tests the patience of Matthiessen's group again and again?
(a) Rain.
(b) Stealing sherpas.
(c) Mosquitoes.
(d) Quarrelsome leaders.

4. What do the citizens of the mountainous Southeast Asian country mentioned in "The Snow Leopard" burn for fuel that leaves the soil malnourished?
(a) Firewood.
(b) Their compost.
(c) The surface vegetation.
(d) Livestock dung.

5. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?
(a) They ae too heavy.
(b) They are too big.
(c) He does not get rid of his boots.
(d) They have holes in them and give him blisters.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. 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 _________________.

4. What gift does Matthiessen fail to bring in his meeting?

5. What does Matthiessen struggle with when he reaches 17,000 feet?

(see the answer key)

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