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Prologue, Part 1: Westward

1. When does the story of "The Snow Leopard" begin?
(a) April 1972.
(b) September 1973.
(c) October 1975.
(d) June 1986.

2. George Schaller is a famous ______________.
(a) Spiritual guru.
(b) Mountaineer.
(c) Explorer.
(d) Biologist/naturalist.

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

4. How many people have laid eyes on the snow leopard in the last twenty-five years according to Schaller?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 10.
(d) 1.

5. What creature is NOT indigenous to the South Asian landscape?
(a) The Arctic fox.
(b) The snow leopard.
(c) The tiger.
(d) The timber wolf.

6. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller meet to begin their journey?
(a) New Delhi.
(b) London.
(c) Shey.
(d) Kathmandu.

7. How long do Matthiessen and Schaller stay in a hotel together at the beginning of their trip?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Three days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Four months.

8. What do Matthiessen and Schaller discard before starting their climbing journey?
(a) Electronic devices.
(b) Extra clothing.
(c) Ropes.
(d) Books.

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