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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. Who in Matthiessen's group has hallucinogenic dreams?
(a) Schaller.
(b) Jang.
(c) Tukten.
(d) Matthiessen.

2. What is the date of Matthiessen's last entry in Part 2?
(a) Dec 18.
(b) Nov 15.
(c) Jan 30.
(d) October 31.

3. What extra payments do Matthiessen and Schaller have to make because of delays in their trip?
(a) Payment for food.
(b) Payment for visa extensions.
(c) Payment for government permits.
(d) Payment for extra porters.

4. Who finds an unlocked building on Crystal Mountain where Matthiessen's group can all sleep?
(a) Schaller.
(b) Matthiessen.
(c) Jang-bu.
(d) Tukten.

5. The sight of ______________ makes Matthiessen feel restless and want to read his letters.
(a) Marmots.
(b) Timber wolves.
(c) Snow leopard.
(d) Blue sheep.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was his youngest child when this book was written?

2. Whom do Matthiessen and Jang-bu go to meet in Shey?

3. What makes Matthiessen think that the villages they are passing through used to be refined?

4. When is the perfect time to travel and for harvesting potatoes, according to Matthiessen?

5. What drug did Matthiessen use that possibly had a negative effect on him?

(see the answer key)

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