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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Tibet—The Yak Nomads.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the time Messner was writing the book, how long had it been since Nepal was forbidden to foreigners?
(a) Only 10 years.
(b) Only 20 years.
(c) Only 40 years.
(d) Only 30 years.

2. In what year did the proclamation of the "Autonomous Region of Tibet" occur?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1965.
(c) 1967.
(d) 1963.

3. How many women who were part of the 1975 Chinese expedition were able to reach heights of more than 8000 meters?
(a) 20.
(b) 40.
(c) 10.
(d) 30.

4. What name is the 500-meter high ice wall known by?
(a) North Col.
(b) North-East Ridge.
(c) Chang La face.
(d) Shangra La face.

5. When Messner was questioned by the tourists at the hotel in the early pages of the Mount Everest-Fairytale and Reality chapter, what did Messner say was a constant companion while climbing a mountain?
(a) Courage.
(b) Danger.
(c) Fear.
(d) Hunger.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the woman that Messner was married to?

2. According to Messner, what was the single most important source of foreign currency to Nepal?

3. How many prefectures is Tibet divided into?

4. As the first person who wanted to scale Everest alone entered Tibet illegally, what was the person disguised as?

5. According to Messner, at what age he did begin climbing?

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