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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen's group meet sherpas and porters to take them to the mountains?
(a) Black Canyon.
(b) Pokhara.
(c) Shey.
(d) Kathmandu.

2. What makes Matthiessen think that the villages they are passing through used to be refined?
(a) They have ceiling mandalas and ancient frescoes.
(b) The people speak an elegant language.
(c) They have ruins of ancient temples.
(d) They find golden statues and artwork.

3. What does Matthiessen remove as he adjusts to his journey?
(a) A watch, a bracelet, and long hair.
(b) His clothes.
(c) His jacket.
(d) His journal.

4. What do the sherpas do that reminds Matthiessen of being in New York with Deborah?
(a) Pray silently.
(b) Eat in silence.
(c) Bear up.
(d) Recite Buddhist chants.

5. When is the perfect time to travel and for harvesting potatoes, according to Matthiessen?
(a) October.
(b) January.
(c) July.
(d) March.

6. George Schaller is a famous ______________.
(a) Biologist/naturalist.
(b) Mountaineer.
(c) Spiritual guru.
(d) Explorer.

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

8. What does Schaller bargain for with locals to help them on their journey through the mountains?
(a) Cows.
(b) Donkeys.
(c) Ponies.
(d) Llamas.

9. What part of Matthiessen is wet after reaching the Jaljala Ridge?
(a) Arms and fingers.
(b) Head and neck.
(c) Feet only.
(d) Feet, legs, and back.

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

11. What does Matthiessen see in the valley located at 11,200 feet above sea level?
(a) Spruce and pine trees.
(b) Magnolias and birch.
(c) Aspen and willow.
(d) Yellow maple and fir trees.

12. Who is making it difficult to pass through the region without a government permit?
(a) Police.
(b) The Nepalese king.
(c) Sherpas.
(d) Porters.

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

14. What does a Tibetan say is treacherous and filled with snow?
(a) Shey.
(b) Black Canyon.
(c) Jang Pass.
(d) Khyber Pass.

15. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?
(a) Two.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matthiessen find that Schaller thinks is a sign of the snow leopard?

2. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

3. What book does Matthiessen read?

4. When does the story of "The Snow Leopard" begin?

5. Matthiessen's group carries their packs instead of just _______________.

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