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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is mysterious and cannot be found in the village that Matthiessen wanders through at the end of Part 4?
(a) Jang-bu.
(b) Schaller.
(c) Tukten.
(d) Dawa.

3. What does Matthiessen discover about the room he stays in while he waits for his departing flight out of Nepal?
(a) It is very big.
(b) It has a sauna.
(c) It has no bed.
(d) It has no heat or hot water.

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

5. What does Matthiessen not know when he arrives at the location where he is supposed to meet Tukten?
(a) Which house belongs to Tukten's aunt.
(b) What he is supposed to say.
(c) What gift to bring.
(d) What clothes to wear.

6. Who goes in search of firewood while Matthiessen's group stays one more day at the monastery?
(a) Jang-bu and a porter.
(b) Matthiessen and Tukten.
(c) Matthiessen and Schaller.
(d) Schaller and Dawa.

7. What does Matthiessen think has made the long journey through the mountains worthwhile?
(a) Coming to Shey.
(b) Losing weight.
(c) Meeting Tukten.
(d) Hanging out with Schaller.

8. Matthiessen describes the ____________ monastery that is part of the Kagyu sect.
(a) Shey Gompa.
(b) Kailash.
(c) Tantric.
(d) Kuala Lumpur.

9. What does Matthiessen notice about Tukten when he looks at him?
(a) Tukten starts laughing.
(b) Tukten points his gun at him.
(c) Tukten looks away.
(d) Tukten is always watching him.

10. What does Matthiessen feel that his body needs to readjust to?
(a) Cold.
(b) Humidity.
(c) Heat.
(d) Altitude and conditions.

11. What does one porter demand from Schaller who is forced to acquiesce because he needs the help in Part 4?
(a) Carry his backpack.
(b) His keys.
(c) Pay him in advance.
(d) His wallet.

12. What does Matthiessen do as he wanders the streets of the village looking for Tukten?
(a) He uses his binoculars.
(b) He yells at Dawa.
(c) He makes a call with his cell phone.
(d) He shouts Tukten's name.

13. What mentioned in the book is highly contagious and needs immediate treatment to prevent the spread of this affliction?
(a) Cholera.
(b) Dengue fever.
(c) Typhoid fever.
(d) Dysentery.

14. Why did Schaller have to go alone in search of the snow leopard?
(a) Because he fought with Matthiessen.
(b) Because he is the only one awake at night.
(c) Because the snow leopard is so aware of its surroundings.
(d) Because the sherpas are tired.

15. Who are the people living in Shey?
(a) Indians.
(b) Mongolians.
(c) Tibetans.
(d) Russians.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Matthiessen describes seeing a rare blue sheep called ____________.

3. Where does Matthiessen stay until his flight leaves from Nepal?

4. The sight of ______________ makes Matthiessen feel restless and want to read his letters.

5. _________________ discuss the existence of the yeti they sit around a campfire in Part 4.

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