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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen's group want to continue their journey over?

2. What is important for Matthiessen's group to do once they pass 12,000 feet in elevation?

3. How is the yeti described?

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

5. The snow leopard can be considered a _______________.

Short Essay Questions

1. When the sherpas lag behind Matthiessen and Schaller, what does Schaller fear that he will miss?

2. What does Matthiessen notice in the Jaljala Ridge?

3. When did Matthiessen meet his wife and how does he feel about that experience while writing the novel?

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

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

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

7. What are the two conditions that affect the group because of the heavy weather as they hike up the canyon?

8. What do Matthiessen and the party see as they hike up the mountain in high spirits that reminds them of their mortality?

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

10. Whom does Matthiessen admire as they trek along arduous paths and why?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the transformation that occurs to Matthiessen on Crystal Mountain that changes his perspective to some degree? How does he act consequently?

Essay Topic 2

Who or what is the yeti? Describe the yeti as mentioned in "The Snow Leopard". Explain the significance of the yeti to the Nepalese people in your own words.

Essay Topic 3

Tensions between certain individuals offer insight into unfolding dramatic events. Tukten and Gyalsten interact with each other and have a volatile relationship. How does this affect the rest of the climbing party? Does their conflict increase or decrease morale in the group as a whole? Explain.

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