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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Northward.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tukten say that the snow leopard lives?
(a) Dolpo side of the mountain.
(b) Kathmandu.
(c) Shey.
(d) Nepal.

2. As Matthiessen and Schaller attempt to cross cliffs over treacherous precipices, Matthiessen has to ____________.
(a) Crawl on hands and knees.
(b) Give up.
(c) Fight for his life.
(d) Lie down and rest.

3. Tukten and a porter leave Matthiessen's group to get _________________.
(a) Meat and potatoes.
(b) Water and fruit.
(c) Sugar and rice.
(d) Bread and vitamins.

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

5. Where does Matthiessen's group meet sherpas and porters to take them to the mountains?
(a) Shey.
(b) Kathmandu.
(c) Black Canyon.
(d) Pokhara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Matthiessen carrying that is very heavy?

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

3. What medical emergency does Schaller fear could stop their journey?

4. Where do Matthiessen and Schaller wait for the group of sherpas when Schaller takes a telescope and decides to go look for blue sheep?

5. Where does Matthiessen's group take shelter on route to the canyon?

(see the answer key)

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