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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. Despite the grueling four-hour journey, what makes Schaller happy?
(a) Seeing bharal.
(b) Seeing butterflies.
(c) Finding shelter.
(d) Getting closer to the snow leopard.

2. What is important for Matthiessen's group to do once they pass 12,000 feet in elevation?
(a) Drink water.
(b) Travel quickly.
(c) Stay together.
(d) Acclimate to the lack of oxygen.

3. What does Matthiessen struggle with when he reaches 17,000 feet?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Altitude.
(c) Nausea.
(d) Fear.

4. Who in Matthiessen's group has hallucinogenic dreams?
(a) Schaller.
(b) Jang.
(c) Matthiessen.
(d) Tukten.

5. What two topics do Matthiessen and Schaller talk about in conflict with each other?
(a) Religion and science.
(b) Philosophy and law.
(c) Poetry and art.
(d) Accounting and physics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the citizens of the mountainous Southeast Asian country mentioned in "The Snow Leopard" burn for fuel that leaves the soil malnourished?

2. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.

3. Whose departure causes Schaller to have an angry outburst?

4. What is a precious commodity in this mountainous Southeast Asian country that people use for fuel?

5. George Schaller is a famous ______________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Matthiessen exhibit some reservation about traveling with Schaller at the beginning of the trip?

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

5. What creature is Matthiessen interested in possibly seeing in the Himalayas that he discussed previously with a young biologist?

6. While Matthiessen sits outside the stone hut and relaxes in the sun, what does Schaller do?

7. What does Matthiessen learn is one of the biggest problems in Nepal and how is it caused?

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

9. What happens to Matthiessen after he walks for 10 hours on the first day of their trek?

10. What does Matthiessen have hallucinations about that inspire him to pull out his book The Tibetan Book of the Dead?

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