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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3: At Crystal Mountain.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Schaller worried might happen if he stops now?
(a) Not have enough data.
(b) Loses his tracks of the snow leopard.
(c) An avalanche might occur.
(d) Be unable to return.

2. What did Matthiessen's wife die of?
(a) Diabetes.
(b) Stroke.
(c) Heart attack.
(d) Cancer.

3. What two conditions make some of the sherpas and porters turn back and return home?
(a) Snow blindness and bloody feet.
(b) Fear and loathing.
(c) Cold and thirst.
(d) Hunger and exhaustion.

4. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?
(a) Seven.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

5. Where does Matthiessen's group want to continue their journey over?
(a) Kathmandu.
(b) New Delhi.
(c) Pokhara.
(d) Jang Pass.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the yeti described?

2. What does Matthiessen discover about Crystal Mountain?

3. What do Matthiessen and Schaller feel is against them as they journey forward?

4. What does Matthiessen stow away and plan to read when he gets to Kathmandu?

5. What gift does Matthiessen fail to bring in his meeting?

(see the answer key)

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