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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the yeti described?
(a) Dark brown with excessively large feet.
(b) White with extremely long hair.
(c) Reddish brown, hairy, with a ridged crown.
(d) Dark blond with forelegs longer than back legs.

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

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?
(a) A cave.
(b) A stone hut.
(c) A temple.
(d) A grotto.

4. How far do the men travel across the Himalayas in "The Snow Leopard"?
(a) 250 miles.
(b) 10 miles.
(c) 50 miles.
(d) 1000 miles.

5. Where does Matthiessen's group take shelter on route to the canyon?
(a) A boat.
(b) A farm.
(c) A cave.
(d) An old cow shed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Matthiessen carrying that is very heavy?

2. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discard before starting their climbing journey?

3. Why does Matthiessen get rid of his boots?

4. What does Matthiessen's group have to cross on their way up the canyon?

5. What book does Matthiessen read?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Matthiessen and Schaller arrive in Pokhara, whom do they meet?

2. What is one of the rarest of cats, where does it live, and why is it considered rare?

3. What makes Schaller furious because he is afraid of being stranded?

4. What do the sherpas do that reminds Matthiessen of being in New York with Deborah?

5. What does Matthiessen do while Schaller climbs the countryside, looking for bharal after they pass through Dunahi?

6. What does Matthiessen remark about Asia as they begin their trip?

7. Why is the journey initially very peaceful when Matthiessen and Schaller leave Pokhara?

8. What is a Vedic belief that Matthiessen has great respect for and shares on his initial ascent up the mountain in Part 1?

9. When the young biologist asks Matthiessen why he is on the journey with Schaller, what does he say?

10. What does a sherpa point out to Schaller while they take a break on the mountainside that makes Schaller happy?

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