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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. A snow leopard weighs about _____________ pounds.
(a) 250.
(b) 100.
(c) 80.
(d) 300.

2. What country has the worst erosion in the world?
(a) China.
(b) India.
(c) Tibet.
(d) Nepal.

3. What was supposed to be finished by the first week of October but does not stop and causes delays in the journey?
(a) Fuel shortages.
(b) Grueling heat.
(c) Monsoon rain.
(d) Food shortages.

4. Where does Matthiessen keep his letters?
(a) Notebook.
(b) Stainless steel container.
(c) Canister.
(d) Rucksack.

5. Who is making it difficult to pass through the region without a government permit?
(a) Police.
(b) Porters.
(c) The Nepalese king.
(d) Sherpas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Matthiessen think might drink or swear too much?

2. George Schaller is a famous ______________.

3. Matthiessen describes seeing a rare blue sheep called ____________.

4. Who loses alacrity and becomes clumsy while Matthiessen gets lighter on his feet?

5. What area is 11,200 feet above sea level?

(see the answer key)

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