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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 difficult obstacles face Matthiessen's group as they cross icy boulders?
(a) Lack of fuel and shelter.
(b) Big predators.
(c) Warring tribes.
(d) Bad weather.

2. Who has demeaned himself by accepting the opportunity of traveling in the Himalayas with Matthiessen and Schaller?
(a) Jaljala.
(b) Dawa.
(c) Jang.
(d) Tukten.

3. 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.

4. What does Matthiessen's group suffer from as they travel through the canyon?
(a) Fear.
(b) Hunger.
(c) Snow blindness.
(d) Thirst.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Matthiessen need to be by Thanksgiving?

2. What does Schaller bargain for with locals to help them on their journey through the mountains?

3. Matthiessen's group carries their packs instead of just _______________.

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

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

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