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

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

3. What makes Matthiessen think that the villages they are passing through used to be refined?
(a) They have ceiling mandalas and ancient frescoes.
(b) They find golden statues and artwork.
(c) The people speak an elegant language.
(d) They have ruins of ancient temples.

4. What part of Matthiessen is wet after reaching the Jaljala Ridge?
(a) Feet only.
(b) Arms and fingers.
(c) Feet, legs, and back.
(d) Head and neck.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a sherpa announce that makes Schaller happy while Matthiessen's group stops and cooks along the way?

2. What do the sherpas do that reminds Matthiessen of being in New York with Deborah?

3. What is the date of Matthiessen's last entry in Part 2?

4. What do Matthiessen and Schaller realize would be the best time to do their trip?

5. What does Matthiessen find that Schaller thinks is a sign of the snow leopard?

(see the answer key)

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